Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 54 in (1,371 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).

Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD dimensions at a glance

Overall length
81.9 in (2,080 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
54 in (1,371 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Ground clearance
4.9 in (125 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.

Length81.9 in (2,080 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Wheelbase54 in (1,371 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Clearance4.9 in (125 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length42nd percentile
This model
81.9 in (2,080 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase26th percentile
This model
54 in (1,371 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
2.3 in below the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance7th percentile
This model
4.9 in (125 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

65.9% 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 27.9 in (709 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.1%. 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 81.9 in (2,080 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 0.8 in below median
Wheelbase 54 in (1,371 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 2.3 in below median
Ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 1.2 in below median

Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1979 81.9 in (2,080 mm) 54 in (1,371 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm)

Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD dimensions FAQ

Does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54 in (1,371 mm), giving the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD compact or large?

The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.8 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD?

The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 54 in (1,371 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.