Suzuki RM 400 C Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Suzuki RM 400 C motorcycle dimensions for 1978 is length 84.3 in (2,140 mm), width 34.8 in (885 mm), height 48.2 in (1,225 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and the ground clearance is 11.4 in (290 mm).

Suzuki RM 400 C dimensions at a glance

Overall length
84.3 in (2,140 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.8 in (885 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
48.2 in (1,225 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.1 in (1,450 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Ground clearance
11.4 in (290 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Suzuki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.

Length84.3 in (2,140 mm)
Observed category range: 62.6 in (1,590 mm) to 90.9 in (2,310 mm)
Width34.8 in (885 mm)
Observed category range: 28.9 in (735 mm) to 34.8 in (885 mm)
Height48.2 in (1,225 mm)
Observed category range: 37.6 in (955 mm) to 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
Wheelbase57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Observed category range: 44.1 in (1,120 mm) to 58.9 in (1,495 mm)
Clearance11.4 in (290 mm)
Observed category range: 11.4 in (290 mm) to 14.6 in (370 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length37th percentile
This model
84.3 in (2,140 mm)
Category median
85.4 in (2,170 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 15 comparable Suzuki models.
Width97th percentile
This model
34.8 in (885 mm)
Category median
32.7 in (830 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 15 comparable Suzuki models.
Height37th percentile
This model
48.2 in (1,225 mm)
Category median
49.6 in (1,260 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 15 comparable Suzuki models.
Wheelbase38th percentile
This model
57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Category median
57.6 in (1,462 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 16 comparable Suzuki models.
Clearance3rd percentile
This model
11.4 in (290 mm)
Category median
13.5 in (342 mm)
2.1 in below the category median from 16 comparable Suzuki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

67.8% 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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 20.4 sq ft (1.89 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

20%. 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 84.3 in (2,140 mm) 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 1.2 in below median
Width 34.8 in (885 mm) 32.7 in (830 mm) 2.2 in above median
Height 48.2 in (1,225 mm) 49.6 in (1,260 mm) 1.4 in below median
Wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm) 57.6 in (1,462 mm) 0.5 in below median
Ground clearance 11.4 in (290 mm) 13.5 in (342 mm) 2.1 in below median

Suzuki RM 400 C dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1978 84.3 in (2,140 mm) 34.8 in (885 mm) 48.2 in (1,225 mm) 57.1 in (1,450 mm) 11.4 in (290 mm)

Suzuki RM 400 C dimensions FAQ

Does the Suzuki RM 400 C have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.1 in (1,450 mm), giving the Suzuki RM 400 C a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Suzuki RM 400 C have?

The representative ground clearance is 11.4 in (290 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.

Is the Suzuki RM 400 C compact or large?

The representative overall length is 84.3 in (2,140 mm), making the Suzuki RM 400 C shorter than most comparable Suzuki models. 1.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.4 sq ft (1.89 m²).

What do the Suzuki RM 400 C width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.8 in (885 mm) and representative height is 48.2 in (1,225 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Suzuki models. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Suzuki RM 400 C?

The main listed figures are overall length 84.3 in (2,140 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), and ground clearance 11.4 in (290 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 20%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.