Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I motorcycle dimensions for 1972-1974 is length 79.5 in (2,020 mm), wheelbase 62.4 in (1,585 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.9 in (175 mm).

Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I dimensions at a glance

Overall length
79.5 in (2,020 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.5 in (800 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.9 in (175 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.

Length79.5 in (2,020 mm)
Observed category range: 72.2 in (1,835 mm) to 87 in (2,210 mm)
Wheelbase62.4 in (1,585 mm)
Observed category range: 45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 62.4 in (1,585 mm)
Seat height31.5 in (800 mm)
Observed category range: 29.1 in (740 mm) to 33.1 in (840 mm)
Clearance6.9 in (175 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.

Length23rd percentile
This model
79.5 in (2,020 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,101 mm)
3.2 in below the category median from 11 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase96th percentile
This model
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
Category median
57.7 in (1,465 mm)
4.7 in above the category median from 13 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height54th percentile
This model
31.5 in (800 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
About the same as the category median from 12 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance95th percentile
This model
6.9 in (175 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 11 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 31.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

78.5% 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 17.1 in (435 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

11%. 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 79.5 in (2,020 mm) 82.7 in (2,101 mm) 3.2 in below median
Wheelbase 62.4 in (1,585 mm) 57.7 in (1,465 mm) 4.7 in above median
Seat height 31.5 in (800 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) About the same as median
Ground clearance 6.9 in (175 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 1.8 in above median

Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1973 79.5 in (2,020 mm) 62.4 in (1,585 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 6.9 in (175 mm)

Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Does the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 62.4 in (1,585 mm), giving the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 78.5% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.9 in (175 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.8 in above the category median.

Is the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I compact or large?

The representative overall length is 79.5 in (2,020 mm), making the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.2 in below the category median.

Did the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I 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.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I?

The main listed figures are overall length 79.5 in (2,020 mm), wheelbase 62.4 in (1,585 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 6.9 in (175 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.