The Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 80.5 in (2,045 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm), height 41.5 in (1,055 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition 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
Seat height feel
About 32.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
70.2% 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 24 in (610 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. 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 | 80.5 in (2,045 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Width | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 41.5 in (1,055 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 31.6 in (802 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 80.5 in (2,045 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.5 in (1,055 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.5 in (2,045 mm), making the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.1 in (790 mm) and representative height is 41.5 in (1,055 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Z1000 R Edition?
The main listed figures are overall length 80.5 in (2,045 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.