The Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2001 is wheelbase 65.2 in (1,655 mm), and the seat height 28.7 in (730 mm).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. 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 | 65.2 in (1,655 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | — | 65.2 in (1,655 mm) | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 65.2 in (1,655 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 65.2 in (1,655 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | — |
Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.2 in (1,655 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.4 in above the category median.
Did the Kawasaki VN 1500 Drifter dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.