The Suzuki TL 1000 R motorcycle dimensions for 1998-2003 is length 82.7 in (2,100 mm), width 29.1 in (740 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 54.9 in (1,395 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm) to 32.5 in (825 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm).
Suzuki TL 1000 R 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.4% 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 27.8 in (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.6%. 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 | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Width | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 28.9 in (735 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (120 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Suzuki TL 1000 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 32.1 in (815 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| 2003 | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 54.9 in (1,395 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — |
Suzuki TL 1000 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki TL 1000 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.5 in (825 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Suzuki TL 1000 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.9 in (1,395 mm), giving the Suzuki TL 1000 R a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki TL 1000 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Suzuki TL 1000 R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 82.7 in (2,100 mm), making the Suzuki TL 1000 R longer than most comparable Suzuki models. 0.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²).
What do the Suzuki TL 1000 R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.1 in (740 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Suzuki models. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.
Did the Suzuki TL 1000 R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 32.1 in (815 mm) in 1998 to 32.5 in (825 mm) in 1999-2003, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.