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
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 28.7 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.