The Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2003 is wheelbase 63.6 in (1,615 mm), and the seat height 29.9 in (760 mm).
Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter 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 29.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | — |
Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.6 in (1,615 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.2 in below the category median.
Did the Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter 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.