The Suzuki DR-Z50 motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2025 is length 52 in (1,320 mm), width 22.8 in (580 mm), height 31.1 in (790 mm), wheelbase 36.8 in (935 mm), seat height 22 in (560 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Suzuki DR-Z50 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 22 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
70.8% 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 15.2 in (385 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 8.2 sq ft (0.77 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
14.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 32.7 in below median |
| Width | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 9.8 in below median |
| Height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 46 in (1,168 mm) | 14.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 18.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 22 in (560 mm) | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 10.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) | 4.9 in below median |
Suzuki DR-Z50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | — | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2014 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | — | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2015 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | — | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2016 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2019 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2020 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2021 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2022 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2023 | 52 in (1,320 mm) | 22.8 in (580 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Suzuki DR-Z50 dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki DR-Z50 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 22 in (560 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 10.8 in below the category median.
Does the Suzuki DR-Z50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 36.8 in (935 mm), giving the Suzuki DR-Z50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 18.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki DR-Z50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 4.9 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 52 in (1,320 mm), making the Suzuki DR-Z50 very compact for its category. 32.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 8.2 sq ft (0.77 m²).
What do the Suzuki DR-Z50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 22.8 in (580 mm) and representative height is 31.1 in (790 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Suzuki DR-Z50 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.