The Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2017 is length 98.4 in (2,500 mm), width 40.4 in (1,025 mm), height 57.7 in (1,465 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,665 mm), seat height 28.3 in (720 mm) to 28.7 in (730 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 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 28.7 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
8.4%. 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) | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | About the same as median |
| Width | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 1.7 in above median |
| Height | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 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) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2012 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | — | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2013 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2014 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2017 | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 40.4 in (1,025 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (730 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,665 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,500 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as 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 Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 40.4 in (1,025 mm) and representative height is 57.7 in (1,465 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 28.7 in (730 mm) in 2011-2014 to 28.3 in (720 mm) in 2017, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.