The Kawasaki VN 900 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2014 is length 97 in (2,465 mm), width 39.6 in (1,005 mm), height 41.9 in (1,065 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 65 in (1,650 mm), seat height 26.8 in (680 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Kawasaki VN 900 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26.8 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.8% 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 32.2 in (818 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.2%. 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 | 97 in (2,465 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 3.1 in above median |
| Width | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 4.9 in above median |
| Height | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 2.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 65 in (1,650 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | — | — | 65 in (1,650 mm) | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 65 in (1,650 mm) | — | — |
| 2013 | 97 in (2,465 mm) | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2014 | 97 in (2,465 mm) | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 65 in (1,650 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.8 in (680 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65 in (1,650 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 900 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 900 Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 97 in (2,465 mm), making the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²).
What do the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.6 in (1,005 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,065 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 65 in (1,650 mm) in 2011-2012 to 64.8 in (1,645 mm) in 2013, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.