The Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2014 is 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 Special Edition 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | About the same as 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 Special Edition dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | — | — | 65 in (1,650 mm) | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 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 Special Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,645 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 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.
Did the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 65 in (1,650 mm) in 2011 to 64.8 in (1,645 mm) in 2013-2014, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm), seat height 26.8 in (680 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.