The Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2015 is length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 38.2 in (970 mm), height 50.8 in (1,290 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,665 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.3% 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 33.3 in (845 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.2 sq ft (2.43 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. 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 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 4.8 in above median |
| Width | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 3.5 in above median |
| Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 6.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | — | — | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2013 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2014 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2015 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,665 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.43 m²).
What do the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.2 in (970 mm) and representative height is 50.8 in (1,290 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager Custom dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.