The Kawasaki EL 252 motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2000 is length 85.8 in (2,180 mm), width 29.3 in (745 mm), height 40.9 in (1,040 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), seat height 28.5 in (725 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Kawasaki EL 252 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.5 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 17.5 sq ft (1.62 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.7%. 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 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 8.2 in below median |
| Width | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 5.4 in below median |
| Height | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 6.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.5 in (725 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 1 in above median |
Kawasaki EL 252 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | — | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — | 28.5 in (725 mm) | — |
Kawasaki EL 252 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki EL 252 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.5 in (725 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.7 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki EL 252 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,490 mm), giving the Kawasaki EL 252 a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki EL 252 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki EL 252 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,180 mm), making the Kawasaki EL 252 very compact for its category. 8.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.5 sq ft (1.62 m²).
What do the Kawasaki EL 252 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.3 in (745 mm) and representative height is 40.9 in (1,040 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki EL 252 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.