Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS motorcycle dimensions for 2014 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 28.7 in (729 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.4 in (2,499 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
40.4 in (1,026 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
57.7 in (1,466 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
65.6 in (1,666 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.7 in (729 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width40.4 in (1,026 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase65.6 in (1,666 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height28.7 in (729 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length96th percentile
This model
98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
15.7 in above the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width93rd percentile
This model
40.4 in (1,026 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
8.9 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height98th percentile
This model
57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
13 in above the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase96th percentile
This model
65.6 in (1,666 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
9.3 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height15th percentile
This model
28.7 in (729 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
3 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance31st percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. 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

8.4%. 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) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 15.7 in above median
Width 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 8.9 in above median
Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 13 in above median
Wheelbase 65.6 in (1,666 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 9.3 in above median
Seat height 28.7 in (729 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 3 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2014 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 65.6 in (1,666 mm) 28.7 in (729 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28.7 in (729 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,666 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 9.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,499 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 15.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 27.6 sq ft (2.56 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS 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 among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS?

The main listed figures are overall length 98.4 in (2,499 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,666 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.