Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2006 is width 27.8 in (706 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm), wheelbase 54.5 in (1,384 mm) to 54.7 in (1,389 mm), seat height 32.5 in (826 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm).

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R dimensions at a glance

Overall width
27.8 in (706 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.9 in (1,115 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.5 in (1,384 mm) to 54.7 in (1,389 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.5 in (826 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.9 in (124 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.

Width27.8 in (706 mm)
Observed category range: 27 in (685 mm) to 54.5 in (1,385 mm)
Height43.9 in (1,115 mm)
Observed category range: 27.9 in (708 mm) to 48.4 in (1,229 mm)
Wheelbase54.6 in (1,386 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,305 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Seat height32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 29.9 in (760 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm)
Clearance4.9 in (124 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (119 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Width15th percentile
This model
27.8 in (706 mm)
Category median
29.1 in (740 mm)
1.3 in below the category median from 83 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height26th percentile
This model
43.9 in (1,115 mm)
Category median
45.1 in (1,146 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 83 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase13th percentile
This model
54.6 in (1,386 mm)
Category median
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
0.9 in below the category median from 97 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height75th percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
1 in above the category median from 91 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance8th percentile
This model
4.9 in (124 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 64 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

2005 baseline54.5 in (1,384 mm)
200654.7 in (1,389 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.5 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

9%. 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
Width 27.8 in (706 mm) 29.1 in (740 mm) 1.3 in below median
Height 43.9 in (1,115 mm) 45.1 in (1,146 mm) 1.2 in below median
Wheelbase 54.6 in (1,386 mm) 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 0.9 in below median
Seat height 32.5 in (826 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 1 in above median
Ground clearance 4.9 in (124 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 0.2 in below median

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 27.8 in (706 mm) 43.9 in (1,115 mm) 54.5 in (1,384 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 4.9 in (124 mm)
2006 54.7 in (1,389 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.5 in (826 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54.6 in (1,386 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R a very short wheelbase for its category. 0.9 in below the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.2 in below the category median.

What do the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.8 in (706 mm) and representative height is 43.9 in (1,115 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 54.5 in (1,384 mm) in 2005 to 54.7 in (1,389 mm) in 2006, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 R?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 54.6 in (1,386 mm), seat height 32.5 in (826 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (124 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.