Ground Clearance

I just got a 1000 touring model. The ground clearance is measuring at 8.5", published is 11.25. I measured it on level ground next to a 2015 570 touring with both the published measurements in hand. The 570 was off by about a 1/2 inch. Mine was off by almost 3". Also the seat height is 2" lower than listed online. Anyone have an idea of why? My shocks are set at the softest/lowest setting. Can this account for 3" of ground clearance?