The Suzuki RM 400 C motorcycle dimensions for 1978 is length 84.3 in (2,140 mm), width 34.8 in (885 mm), height 48.2 in (1,225 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and the ground clearance is 11.4 in (290 mm).
Suzuki RM 400 C 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
67.8% 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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.4 sq ft (1.89 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
20%. 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 | 84.3 in (2,140 mm) | 85.4 in (2,170 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Width | 34.8 in (885 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 48.2 in (1,225 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 11.4 in (290 mm) | 13.5 in (342 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
Suzuki RM 400 C dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 84.3 in (2,140 mm) | 34.8 in (885 mm) | 48.2 in (1,225 mm) | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | — | 11.4 in (290 mm) |
Suzuki RM 400 C dimensions FAQ
Does the Suzuki RM 400 C have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.1 in (1,450 mm), giving the Suzuki RM 400 C a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki RM 400 C have?
The representative ground clearance is 11.4 in (290 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki RM 400 C compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.3 in (2,140 mm), making the Suzuki RM 400 C shorter than most comparable Suzuki models. 1.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.4 sq ft (1.89 m²).
What do the Suzuki RM 400 C width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.8 in (885 mm) and representative height is 48.2 in (1,225 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Suzuki models. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Suzuki RM 400 C?
The main listed figures are overall length 84.3 in (2,140 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and ground clearance 11.4 in (290 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 20%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.