The Kawasaki Z 1000 SX motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2012 is length 82.9 in (2,105 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm), height 46.1 in (1,170 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 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 32.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.6% 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 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. 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 | 82.9 in (2,105 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Width | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Height | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 82.9 in (2,105 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2012 | 82.9 in (2,105 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.3 in (820 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.9 in (1,445 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.6 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX compact or large?
The representative overall length is 82.9 in (2,105 mm), making the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.1 in (790 mm) and representative height is 46.1 in (1,170 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 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.