The Kawasaki VN 800 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2004 is length 93.3 in (2,370 mm), wheelbase 63 in (1,600 mm) to 63.2 in (1,605 mm), and the seat height 27.6 in (700 mm) to 28.5 in (725 mm).
Kawasaki VN 800 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.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28 in — a seat height around the category middle. 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.
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 |
| Wheelbase | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 28 in (710 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Kawasaki VN 800 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 28.5 in (725 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 28 in (710 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 63 in (1,600 mm) | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 28.5 in (725 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 93.3 in (2,370 mm) | — | — | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
Kawasaki VN 800 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28 in (710 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63 in (1,600 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
Is the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 93.3 in (2,370 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.7 in below the category median.
Did the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 28.5 in (725 mm) in 1996 to 27.6 in (700 mm) in 2002, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.