The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2017 is length 98.4 in (2,500 mm), width 40.4 in (1,025 mm), height 45.5 in (1,155 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,665 mm), seat height 28.3 in (720 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Kawasaki VN 1700 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
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.
Wheelbase / length
66.6% 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 32.9 in (835 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 27.6 sq ft (2.56 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.8%. 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 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 4.4 in above median |
| Width | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Height | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2013 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | — | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2014 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2015 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2016 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2017 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 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 1700 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,665 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,500 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 27.6 sq ft (2.56 m²).
What do the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 40.4 in (1,025 mm) and representative height is 45.5 in (1,155 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 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.