The Kawasaki KLV 1000 motorcycle dimensions for 2004-2008 is length 90.4 in (2,295 mm), width 35.8 in (910 mm), height 54.9 in (1,395 mm), wheelbase 60.6 in (1,539 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm), and the seat height 33.1 in (840 mm).
Kawasaki KLV 1000 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.1% 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 29.8 in (756 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 90.4 in (2,295 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 7.7 in above median |
| Width | 35.8 in (910 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 4.3 in above median |
| Height | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 10.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 60.6 in (1,540 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 4.3 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
Kawasaki KLV 1000 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | — | — | 60.6 in (1,540 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 90.4 in (2,295 mm) | 35.8 in (910 mm) | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 60.6 in (1,539 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | — |
Kawasaki KLV 1000 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (840 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.4 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLV 1000 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60.6 in (1,540 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLV 1000 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.1% of overall length.
Is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90.4 in (2,295 mm), making the Kawasaki KLV 1000 among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 7.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLV 1000 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.8 in (910 mm) and representative height is 54.9 in (1,395 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLV 1000 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 60.6 in (1,540 mm) in 2004 to 60.6 in (1,539 mm) in 2008, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.