The Suzuki FZ50 motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 65 in (1,650 mm), width 26.2 in (665 mm), height 39 in (990 mm), wheelbase 44.1 in (1,120 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm).
Suzuki FZ50 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
67.9% 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 20.9 in (530 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 11.8 sq ft (1.1 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.7%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 65 in (1,650 mm) | 76 in (1,930 mm) | 11 in below median |
| Width | 26.2 in (665 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Height | 39 in (990 mm) | 42.7 in (1,085 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 49.7 in (1,262 mm) | 5.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (120 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Suzuki FZ50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 65 in (1,650 mm) | 26.2 in (665 mm) | 39 in (990 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | — | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
Suzuki FZ50 dimensions FAQ
Does the Suzuki FZ50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 44.1 in (1,120 mm), giving the Suzuki FZ50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki FZ50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki FZ50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 65 in (1,650 mm), making the Suzuki FZ50 very compact for its category. 11 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 11.8 sq ft (1.1 m²).
What do the Suzuki FZ50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 26.2 in (665 mm) and representative height is 39 in (990 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Suzuki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Suzuki FZ50?
The main listed figures are overall length 65 in (1,650 mm), wheelbase 44.1 in (1,120 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (120 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.