Kawasaki Z250 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Z250 motorcycle dimensions for 2014-2017 is length 79.1 in (2,010 mm) to 82.1 in (2,085 mm), width 28.1 in (714 mm) to 29.5 in (750 mm), height 40.4 in (1,025 mm) to 43.7 in (1,110 mm), wheelbase 52.4 in (1,330 mm) to 55.1 in (1,400 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Kawasaki Z250 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
79.1 in (2,010 mm) to 82.1 in (2,085 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
28.1 in (714 mm) to 29.5 in (750 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
40.4 in (1,025 mm) to 43.7 in (1,110 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
52.4 in (1,330 mm) to 55.1 in (1,400 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.9 in (785 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 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.

Length82.1 in (2,085 mm)
Observed category range: 66.9 in (1,699 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width28.1 in (714 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm)
Height43.7 in (1,110 mm)
Observed category range: 39.6 in (1,006 mm) to 49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Wheelbase55.1 in (1,400 mm)
Observed category range: 46.3 in (1,176 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Seat height30.9 in (785 mm)
Observed category range: 30.9 in (785 mm) to 32.9 in (836 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 7.3 in (185 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length62nd percentile
This model
82.1 in (2,085 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width3rd percentile
This model
28.1 in (714 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
3 in below the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height82nd percentile
This model
43.7 in (1,110 mm)
Category median
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 44 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase15th percentile
This model
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
Category median
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height7th percentile
This model
30.9 in (785 mm)
Category median
31.6 in (802 mm)
0.7 in below the category median from 48 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance51st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 42 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall length

2014-2016 baseline82.1 in (2,085 mm)
201779.1 in (2,010 mm)-3 in vs baseline

Overall width

2014-2016 baseline28.1 in (714 mm)
201729.5 in (750 mm)1.4 in vs baseline

Overall height

2014-2016 baseline43.7 in (1,110 mm)
201740.4 in (1,025 mm)-3.3 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2014-2016 baseline55.1 in (1,400 mm)
201752.4 in (1,330 mm)-2.8 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.1% 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 27 in (685 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 16 sq ft (1.49 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.9%. 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
Overall length 82.1 in (2,085 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 0.6 in above median
Width 28.1 in (714 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 3 in below median
Height 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 41.9 in (1,065 mm) 1.8 in above median
Wheelbase 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 56.5 in (1,435 mm) 1.4 in below median
Seat height 30.9 in (785 mm) 31.6 in (802 mm) 0.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Kawasaki Z250 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2014 82.1 in (2,085 mm) 28.1 in (714 mm) 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm)
2015 82.1 in (2,085 mm) 28.1 in (714 mm) 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm)
2016 82.1 in (2,085 mm) 28.1 in (714 mm) 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm)
2017 79.1 in (2,010 mm) 29.5 in (750 mm) 40.4 in (1,025 mm) 52.4 in (1,330 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Kawasaki Z250 dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z250 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.7 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Z250 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.1 in (1,400 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z250 a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z250 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Z250 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 82.1 in (2,085 mm), making the Kawasaki Z250 longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 0.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16 sq ft (1.49 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z250 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 28.1 in (714 mm) and representative height is 43.7 in (1,110 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Z250 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: decreased from 43.7 in (1,110 mm) in 2014-2016 to 40.4 in (1,025 mm) in 2017, a change of 3.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.