The Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2006 is length 85.2 in (2,165 mm), width 32.1 in (815 mm), height 49.8 in (1,265 mm), wheelbase 66.3 in (1,685 mm), and the seat height 26.8 in (680 mm).
Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer 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 26.8 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
77.8% 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 18.9 in (480 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19 sq ft (1.76 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) | 9.6 in above median |
| Width | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Height | 49.8 in (1,265 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 51.6 in (1,310 mm) | 14.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 34.3 in (871 mm) | 7.5 in below median |
Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 49.8 in (1,265 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | — |
Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer 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. 7.5 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.3 in (1,685 mm), giving the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 14.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 77.8% of overall length.
Is the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,165 mm), making the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 9.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19 sq ft (1.76 m²).
What do the Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.1 in (815 mm) and representative height is 49.8 in (1,265 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.