The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad motorcycle dimensions for 1999 is length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,666 mm), and the seat height 28.3 in (719 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad 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 28.3 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.4% 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 33.2 in (844 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.3 sq ft (2.07 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 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Width | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 6.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | — | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | — |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.3 in (719 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,666 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.4% of overall length.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 0.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.3 sq ft (2.07 m²).