The Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2015 is length 80.6 in (2,046 mm) to 82.5 in (2,096 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm) to 31.7 in (805 mm), height 41.5 in (1,055 mm) to 42.7 in (1,085 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), and the seat height 32.1 in (815 mm).
Kawasaki Z1000 Special 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
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
70.4% 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 23.9 in (606 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.
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 | 80.6 in (2,046 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 0.9 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 | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 31.6 in (802 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 82.5 in (2,096 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 42.7 in (1,085 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 80.6 in (2,046 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.5 in (1,055 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 80.6 in (2,046 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.5 in (1,055 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | — |
Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 Special 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 Special Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.4% of overall length.
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.6 in (2,046 mm), making the Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 0.9 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 Special 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.
Did the Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 82.5 in (2,096 mm) in 2013 to 80.6 in (2,046 mm) in 2014-2015, a change of 2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.