Kawasaki ZZR 1200 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki ZZR 1200 motorcycle dimensions for 2004-2005 is width 29.7 in (754 mm), height 49 in (1,245 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.3 in (1,506 mm), seat height 30.7 in (780 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Kawasaki ZZR 1200 dimensions at a glance

Overall width
29.7 in (754 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
49 in (1,245 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.3 in (1,506 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.7 in (780 mm) to 31.5 in (800 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.

Width29.7 in (754 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 39.4 in (1,001 mm)
Height49 in (1,245 mm)
Observed category range: 45.1 in (1,145 mm) to 58.7 in (1,491 mm)
Wheelbase59.2 in (1,503 mm)
Observed category range: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) to 65.6 in (1,666 mm)
Seat height31.1 in (790 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Width16th percentile
This model
29.7 in (754 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height43rd percentile
This model
49 in (1,245 mm)
Category median
49.6 in (1,260 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase75th percentile
This model
59.2 in (1,503 mm)
Category median
58.3 in (1,480 mm)
0.9 in above the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height25th percentile
This model
31.1 in (790 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance34th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.2 in (132 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Wheelbase

2004 baseline59.1 in (1,500 mm)
200559.3 in (1,506 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2004 baseline30.7 in (780 mm)
200531.5 in (800 mm)0.8 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.6%. 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
Width 29.7 in (754 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 1.4 in below median
Height 49 in (1,245 mm) 49.6 in (1,260 mm) 0.6 in below median
Wheelbase 59.2 in (1,503 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm) 0.9 in above median
Seat height 31.1 in (790 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 1 in below median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.2 in (132 mm) 0.1 in below median

Kawasaki ZZR 1200 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2004 59.1 in (1,500 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm)
2005 29.7 in (754 mm) 49 in (1,245 mm) 59.3 in (1,506 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Kawasaki ZZR 1200 dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.2 in (1,503 mm), giving the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.9 in above the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.1 in below the category median.

What do the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 29.7 in (754 mm) and representative height is 49 in (1,245 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.7 in (780 mm) in 2004 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 2005, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki ZZR 1200?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 59.2 in (1,503 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.