The Kawasaki Z 550 F motorcycle dimensions for 1985 is length 88 in (2,235 mm), width 29.5 in (750 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Kawasaki Z 550 F 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
64.9% 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 30.9 in (785 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18 sq ft (1.68 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11%. 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 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 10.4 in below median |
| Width | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 9.2 in below median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 14.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 8.5 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 1 in above median |
Kawasaki Z 550 F dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | — | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Kawasaki Z 550 F dimensions FAQ
Does the Kawasaki Z 550 F have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.1 in (1,450 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 550 F a very short wheelbase for its category. 8.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 550 F 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 Z 550 F compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88 in (2,235 mm), making the Kawasaki Z 550 F very compact for its category. 10.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18 sq ft (1.68 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Z 550 F width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.5 in (750 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Z 550 F?
The main listed figures are overall length 88 in (2,235 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.