The Kawasaki Z400 motorcycle dimensions for 1978-2024 is length 78.3 in (1,989 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 41.5 in (1,054 mm), wheelbase 53.9 in (1,369 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Kawasaki Z400 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.6%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Height | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 31.6 in (802 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki Z400 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2021 | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2022 | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2023 | 78.3 in (1,989 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.5 in (1,054 mm) | 53.9 in (1,369 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Kawasaki Z400 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Z400 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.7 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Z400 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.9 in (1,369 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z400 a very short wheelbase for its category. 2.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z400 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Z400 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.3 in (1,989 mm), making the Kawasaki Z400 very compact for its category. 3.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Z400 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 41.5 in (1,054 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Z400 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.