Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2016 is length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 38.2 in (970 mm), height 61 in (1,550 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.8 in (2,510 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.2 in (970 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
61 in (1,550 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
65.6 in (1,665 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.7 in (730 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 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.

Length98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width38.2 in (970 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height61 in (1,550 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase65.6 in (1,665 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height28.7 in (730 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length97th percentile
This model
98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
16.1 in above the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width89th percentile
This model
38.2 in (970 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
6.7 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height99th percentile
This model
61 in (1,550 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
16.3 in above the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase94th percentile
This model
65.6 in (1,665 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
9.3 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height17th percentile
This model
28.7 in (730 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
3 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance38th percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28.7 in — a very low seat height for 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) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 16.1 in above median
Width 38.2 in (970 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 6.7 in above median
Height 61 in (1,550 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 16.3 in above median
Wheelbase 65.6 in (1,665 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 9.3 in above median
Seat height 28.7 in (730 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 3 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.4 in below median

Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2016 98.8 in (2,510 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 61 in (1,550 mm) 65.6 in (1,665 mm) 28.7 in (730 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,665 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 9.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 16.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.43 m²).

What do the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.2 in (970 mm) and representative height is 61 in (1,550 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom?

The main listed figures are overall length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,665 mm), seat height 28.7 in (730 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.