Best motorcycles ranked by Ground Clearance In

What does Motorcycle Ground Clearance In mean?

Motorcycle Ground Clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of a motorcycle, usually the undercarriage, and the ground. It’s a crucial measurement determining the bike’s ability to handle a variety of terrains. Higher ground clearance means better off-road capabilities, while lower clearance offers stability and better handling on paved roads.

The motorcycle with the highest Ground Clearance in is the Indian Chief Dark Horse, which has an Ground Clearance in of 56 (in). This is 54 (in) more than the average Ground Clearance in of all 880 motorcycles we have reviewed.

The motorcycle with the lowest Ground Clearance in is the Aprilia RS 660, which has an Ground Clearance in of 0 (in). This is 2 (in) less than the average Ground Clearance in of all motorcycles, which is 2 (in).

The top 3 motorcycles with the highest Ground Clearance in are:

  • Indian Chief Dark Horse (56 in)
  • Yamaha YZ250 (14 in)
  • Yamaha YZ125 (14 in)

The top 3 motorcycles with the lowest Ground Clearance in are:

  • Aprilia RS 660 (4 in)
  • Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory (4 in)
  • Aprilia RSV4 RR (4 in)

Best motorcycles ranked by Ground Clearance in (in) column chart



All motorcycles sorted by Ground Clearance in

The below table is a list of the top 50 out of 880 motorcycles ranked by Ground Clearance in.
(in)
(in)
DriverGround Clearance in
Indian Chief Dark Horse motorcycle56 (in)
Yamaha YZ125 motorcycle14 (in)
Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle14 (in)
Honda CRF450RWE motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF450X motorcycle13 (in)
Honda XR650L motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF250RX motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF450R motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF450RL motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF450RX motorcycle13 (in)
Kawasaki KX 100 motorcycle13 (in)
Kawasaki KX250 motorcycle13 (in)
Yamaha WR250F motorcycle13 (in)
Yamaha WR450F motorcycle13 (in)
Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle13 (in)
Yamaha YZ450F motorcycle13 (in)
Yamaha YZ85 motorcycle13 (in)
Honda CRF450L motorcycle12 (in)
Suzuki DR-Z400S motorcycle12 (in)
Yamaha WR250R motorcycle12 (in)
Honda CRF150R motorcycle12 (in)
Kawasaki KLX 230R motorcycle12 (in)
Kawasaki KLX 300R motorcycle12 (in)
Kawasaki KX 65 motorcycle12 (in)
Yamaha TT-R230 motorcycle12 (in)
Honda CRF250F motorcycle11 (in)
Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle11 (in)
Yamaha XT250 motorcycle11 (in)
Honda CRF250R motorcycle11 (in)
Honda CRF300L motorcycle11 (in)
Kawasaki KLX 300 motorcycle11 (in)
Kawasaki KX 85 motorcycle11 (in)
Yamaha YZ65 motorcycle11 (in)
BMW F 850 GS motorcycle10 (in)
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT motorcycle10 (in)
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES motorcycle10 (in)
Honda Africa Twin motorcycle10 (in)
Honda CRF250L Rally motorcycle10 (in)
Honda CRF250L motorcycle10 (in)
Kawasaki KLX230 motorcycle10 (in)
Suzuki DR-Z400SM motorcycle10 (in)
Suzuki DR200S motorcycle10 (in)
Suzuki DR650S motorcycle10 (in)
Yamaha TW200 motorcycle10 (in)
Honda CRF125F Big Wheel motorcycle10 (in)
Kawasaki KX 230 ABS motorcycle10 (in)
Yamaha TT-R125LE motorcycle10 (in)
Kawasaki KLX 230 motorcycle10 (in)
BMW G 310 GS motorcycle9 (in)
Kawasaki KLX 110R motorcycle9 (in)

Average motorcycle Ground Clearance in ranked by brand

The brand with the highest average motorcycle Ground Clearance in is BMW, with an average Ground Clearance in of 9 (in).

The brand with the lowest average motorcycle Ground Clearance in is Aprilia, with an average Ground Clearance in of 4.5 (in).

Indian has the single highest motorcycle Ground Clearance in of 56 (in).

Aprilia has the single lowest motorcycle Ground Clearance in of 4 (in).

BrandAverage Ground Clearance inMin (in)Max (in)
BMW9.00 (in)810
Honda8.24 (in)413
Yamaha7.76 (in)414
Indian Motorcycle7.00 (in)77
Indian6.86 (in)556
Kawasaki6.77 (in)513
Suzuki6.32 (in)512
MV Agusta5.33 (in)56
Harley-Davidson5.21 (in)48
Harley5.17 (in)48
KTM5.00 (in)55
Royal Enfield5.00 (in)55
Can-Am4.77 (in)45
Aprilia4.50 (in)45

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