Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 32.7 in (831 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm), seat height 28.1 in (714 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C dimensions at a glance

Overall width
32.7 in (831 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
62.8 in (1,595 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.1 in (714 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.7 in (119 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.

Width32.7 in (831 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (720 mm) to 40.9 in (1,039 mm)
Height44.3 in (1,125 mm)
Observed category range: 40.9 in (1,040 mm) to 59.3 in (1,506 mm)
Wheelbase62.8 in (1,595 mm)
Observed category range: 56.6 in (1,437 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height28.1 in (714 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 31.7 in (805 mm)
Clearance4.7 in (119 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (119 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Width14th percentile
This model
32.7 in (831 mm)
Category median
34.7 in (881 mm)
2 in below the category median from 35 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height54th percentile
This model
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
Category median
44.2 in (1,122 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 34 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase36th percentile
This model
62.8 in (1,595 mm)
Category median
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
2 in below the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height55th percentile
This model
28.1 in (714 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.3 in above the category median from 47 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance3rd percentile
This model
4.7 in (119 mm)
Category median
5.3 in (135 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.5%. 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
Width 32.7 in (831 mm) 34.7 in (881 mm) 2 in below median
Height 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 44.2 in (1,122 mm) 0.1 in above median
Wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 2 in below median
Seat height 28.1 in (714 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.3 in above median
Ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 32.7 in (831 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 62.8 in (1,595 mm) 28.1 in (714 mm) 4.7 in (119 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28.1 in (714 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.3 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 62.8 in (1,595 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in below the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.7 in (831 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd – EN 500 C?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm), seat height 28.1 in (714 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.