The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2011 is length 98.4 in (2,499 mm), width 40.4 in (1,026 mm), height 57.7 in (1,466 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,666 mm), seat height 28.3 in (719 mm) to 28.4 in (721 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 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.
Seat height
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
66.7% 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 32.8 in (833 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 27.6 sq ft (2.56 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.8%. 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 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 0 in below median |
| Width | 40.4 in (1,026 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 1.7 in above median |
| Height | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 0 in above 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 |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | — | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.4 in (721 mm) | — |
| 2010 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 40.4 in (1,026 mm) | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2011 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | — | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT 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 1700 Classic LT have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,666 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,499 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 0 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 27.6 sq ft (2.56 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 40.4 in (1,026 mm) and representative height is 57.7 in (1,466 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic LT dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 28.4 in (721 mm) in 2009 to 28.3 in (719 mm) in 2010-2011, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.