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).
Best motorcycles ranked by Ground Clearance in (in) column chart
All motorcycles sorted by Ground Clearance in
| Driver | Ground Clearance in |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief Dark Horse motorcycle | 56 (in) |
| Yamaha YZ125 motorcycle | 14 (in) |
| Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle | 14 (in) |
| Honda CRF450RWE motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF450X motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda XR650L motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF250RX motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF450R motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF450RL motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF450RX motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Kawasaki KX 100 motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Kawasaki KX250 motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Yamaha WR250F motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Yamaha WR450F motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Yamaha YZ450F motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Yamaha YZ85 motorcycle | 13 (in) |
| Honda CRF450L motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Suzuki DR-Z400S motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Yamaha WR250R motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Honda CRF150R motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Kawasaki KLX 230R motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Kawasaki KLX 300R motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Kawasaki KX 65 motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Yamaha TT-R230 motorcycle | 12 (in) |
| Honda CRF250F motorcycle | 11 (in) |
| Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle | 11 (in) |
| Yamaha XT250 motorcycle | 11 (in) |
| Honda CRF250R motorcycle | 11 (in) |
| Honda CRF300L motorcycle | 11 (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).
| Brand | Average Ground Clearance in | Min (in) | Max (in) |
| BMW | 9.00 (in) | 8 | 10 |
| Honda | 8.24 (in) | 4 | 13 |
| Yamaha | 7.76 (in) | 4 | 14 |
| Indian Motorcycle | 7.00 (in) | 7 | 7 |
| Indian | 6.86 (in) | 5 | 56 |
| Kawasaki | 6.77 (in) | 5 | 13 |
| Suzuki | 6.32 (in) | 5 | 12 |
| MV Agusta | 5.33 (in) | 5 | 6 |
| Harley-Davidson | 5.21 (in) | 4 | 8 |
| Harley | 5.17 (in) | 4 | 8 |
| KTM | 5.00 (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Royal Enfield | 5.00 (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Can-Am | 4.77 (in) | 4 | 5 |
| Aprilia | 4.50 (in) | 4 | 5 |