The Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 1996-1999 is wheelbase 65.4 in (1,660 mm), and the seat height 27.8 in (705 mm) to 29.5 in (750 mm).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. 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 | 65.4 in (1,660 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 29.5 in (750 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 65.4 in (1,660 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | — |
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.3 in (720 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.4 in (1,660 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.6 in above the category median.
Did the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 29.5 in (750 mm) in 1996 to 27.8 in (705 mm) in 1999, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.