Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2023 is length 82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 82.7 in (2,101 mm), width 33.1 in (841 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm), height 46.9 in (1,190 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm), wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe dimensions at a glance

Overall length
82.7 in (2,100 mm) to 82.7 in (2,101 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
33.1 in (841 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
46.9 in (1,190 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.3 in (820 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.

Length82.7 in (2,101 mm)
Observed category range: 72.2 in (1,835 mm) to 87 in (2,210 mm)
Width33.3 in (845 mm)
Observed category range: 30.1 in (765 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm)
Height46.9 in (1,191 mm)
Observed category range: 40.7 in (1,035 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm)
Wheelbase57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Observed category range: 45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 62.4 in (1,585 mm)
Seat height32.3 in (820 mm)
Observed category range: 29.1 in (740 mm) to 33.1 in (840 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 6.9 in (175 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length50th percentile
This model
82.7 in (2,101 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,101 mm)
About the same as the category median from 11 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width83rd percentile
This model
33.3 in (845 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 9 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height94th percentile
This model
46.9 in (1,191 mm)
Category median
42.3 in (1,075 mm)
4.6 in above the category median from 9 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase77th percentile
This model
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Category median
57.7 in (1,465 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 13 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height83rd percentile
This model
32.3 in (820 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 12 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance50th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
About the same as the category median from 11 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)
2020-202382.7 in (2,101 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall width

2018-2019 baseline33.3 in (845 mm)
2020-202133.3 in (846 mm)0 in vs baseline
2022-202333.1 in (841 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Overall height

2018-2019 baseline46.9 in (1,190 mm)
2020-202346.9 in (1,191 mm)0 in vs baseline

Seat height

2018-2019 baseline32.3 in (820 mm)
202032.9 in (836 mm)0.6 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

70% 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 24.8 in (631 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.1 sq ft (1.77 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 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 82.7 in (2,101 mm) About the same as median
Width 33.3 in (845 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 2.2 in above median
Height 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 4.6 in above median
Wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 57.7 in (1,465 mm) 0.2 in above median
Seat height 32.3 in (820 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 0.8 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) About the same as median

Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2018 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 33.3 in (845 mm) 46.9 in (1,190 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2019 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 33.3 in (845 mm) 46.9 in (1,190 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2020 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 33.3 in (846 mm) 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.9 in (836 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2021 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 33.3 in (846 mm) 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2022 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 33.1 in (841 mm) 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2023 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 33.1 in (841 mm) 46.9 in (1,191 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.3 in (820 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.8 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.9 in (1,470 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe compact or large?

The representative overall length is 82.7 in (2,101 mm), making the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.1 sq ft (1.77 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 33.3 in (845 mm) and representative height is 46.9 in (1,191 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 32.3 in (820 mm) in 2018-2019 to 32.9 in (836 mm) in 2020, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.