Kawasaki VN 900 Custom Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki VN 900 Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2014 is length 94.7 in (2,405 mm), width 35.2 in (895 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm), seat height 26.8 in (680 mm) to 27 in (685 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
94.7 in (2,405 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
35.2 in (895 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.8 in (680 mm) to 27 in (685 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

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

Length94.7 in (2,405 mm)
Observed category range: 84.6 in (2,149 mm) to 99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Width35.2 in (895 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (720 mm) to 40.9 in (1,039 mm)
Height44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Observed category range: 40.9 in (1,040 mm) to 59.3 in (1,506 mm)
Wheelbase64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Observed category range: 56.6 in (1,437 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height27 in (685 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 31.7 in (805 mm)
Clearance5.4 in (138 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (119 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length53rd percentile
This model
94.7 in (2,405 mm)
Category median
94 in (2,388 mm)
0.7 in above the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width56th percentile
This model
35.2 in (895 mm)
Category median
34.7 in (881 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 35 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height47th percentile
This model
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Category median
44.2 in (1,122 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 34 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase51st percentile
This model
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Category median
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
About the same as the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height24th percentile
This model
27 in (685 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 47 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance68th percentile
This model
5.4 in (138 mm)
Category median
5.3 in (135 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

2011-2012 baseline27 in (685 mm)
201326.8 in (680 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2013 baseline5.3 in (135 mm)
20145.5 in (140 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.4% 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 29.9 in (760 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 23.2 sq ft (2.15 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.4%. 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 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 94 in (2,388 mm) 0.7 in above median
Width 35.2 in (895 mm) 34.7 in (881 mm) 0.6 in above median
Height 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 44.2 in (1,122 mm) 0.1 in below median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) About the same as median
Seat height 27 in (685 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.8 in below median
Ground clearance 5.4 in (138 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 0.1 in above median

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2011 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27 in (685 mm)
2012 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27 in (685 mm)
2013 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2014 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27 in (685 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27 in (685 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,645 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.4 in (138 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.1 in above the category median.

Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 94.7 in (2,405 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.2 sq ft (2.15 m²).

What do the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 35.2 in (895 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 27 in (685 mm) in 2011-2012 to 26.8 in (680 mm) in 2013, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.