The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2022 is length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 38.2 in (970 mm), height 50.8 in (1,290 mm), wheelbase 65.6 in (1,666 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.7 in — a seat height around the category middle. 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 26.2 sq ft (2.43 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. 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 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 98.4 in (2,500 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Width | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2014 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2021 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2022 | 98.8 in (2,510 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (729 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,666 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 0.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.43 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.2 in (970 mm) and representative height is 50.8 in (1,290 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.