Kawasaki Z900RS Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Z900RS motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2025 is length 82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 83.1 in (2,111 mm), width 34.1 in (865 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 46.5 in (1,181 mm), wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Kawasaki Z900RS dimensions at a glance

Overall length
82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 83.1 in (2,111 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.1 in (865 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 46.5 in (1,181 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.5 in (800 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length83.1 in (2,111 mm)
Observed category range: 66.9 in (1,699 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width34.1 in (865 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm)
Height46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Observed category range: 39.6 in (1,006 mm) to 49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Wheelbase57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Observed category range: 46.3 in (1,176 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Seat height32.9 in (836 mm)
Observed category range: 30.9 in (785 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 7.3 in (185 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length94th percentile
This model
83.1 in (2,111 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width99th percentile
This model
34.1 in (865 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
3 in above the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height94th percentile
This model
46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Category median
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
4.6 in above the category median from 44 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase97th percentile
This model
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Category median
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height99th percentile
This model
32.9 in (836 mm)
Category median
31.6 in (802 mm)
1.3 in above the category median from 48 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance26th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 42 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2018-2019 baseline82.7 in (2,100 mm)
2020-202383.1 in (2,111 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Overall height

2018-2019 baseline45.3 in (1,150 mm)
2020-202346.5 in (1,181 mm)1.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2018 baseline32.9 in (835 mm)
201931.5 in (800 mm)-1.4 in vs baseline
2020-202332.9 in (836 mm)0 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69.6% 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 25.2 in (641 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.8%. 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 83.1 in (2,111 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 1.6 in above median
Width 34.1 in (865 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 3 in above median
Height 46.5 in (1,181 mm) 41.9 in (1,065 mm) 4.6 in above median
Wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 56.5 in (1,435 mm) 1.4 in above median
Seat height 32.9 in (836 mm) 31.6 in (802 mm) 1.3 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki Z900RS dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2018 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (835 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2019 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2020 83.1 in (2,111 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 46.5 in (1,181 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (836 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2021 83.1 in (2,111 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 46.5 in (1,181 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (836 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2022 83.1 in (2,111 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 46.5 in (1,181 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (836 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2023 83.1 in (2,111 mm) 34.1 in (865 mm) 46.5 in (1,181 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (836 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Kawasaki Z900RS dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z900RS seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.9 in (836 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.3 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Z900RS have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.9 in (1,470 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z900RS one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 1.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z900RS have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Z900RS compact or large?

The representative overall length is 83.1 in (2,111 mm), making the Kawasaki Z900RS among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 1.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z900RS width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.1 in (865 mm) and representative height is 46.5 in (1,181 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Z900RS dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 32.9 in (835 mm) in 2018 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 2019, a change of 1.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.