The Kawasaki VN 400 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 1996 is length 93.3 in (2,370 mm), width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm), wheelbase 63.2 in (1,605 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Kawasaki VN 400 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.6 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.7% 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 30.1 in (765 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23.7 sq ft (2.2 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 | 93.3 in (2,370 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
| Width | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
| Height | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki VN 400 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 93.3 in (2,370 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 400 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.2 in (1,605 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 93.3 in (2,370 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.7 sq ft (2.2 m²).
What do the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 44.5 in (1,130 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki VN 400 Classic?
The main listed figures are overall length 93.3 in (2,370 mm), wheelbase 63.2 in (1,605 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.