Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 46.1 in (1,171 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,626 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 dimensions at a glance

Overall width
32.5 in (826 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
46.1 in (1,171 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64 in (1,626 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28 in (711 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.3 in (160 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.

Width32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height46.1 in (1,171 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase64 in (1,626 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height28 in (711 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance6.3 in (160 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.

Width70th percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
1 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height67th percentile
This model
46.1 in (1,171 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase90th percentile
This model
64 in (1,626 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
7.7 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height11th percentile
This model
28 in (711 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
3.7 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance52nd percentile
This model
6.3 in (160 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.8%. 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
Width 32.5 in (826 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 1 in above median
Height 46.1 in (1,171 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 1.4 in above median
Wheelbase 64 in (1,626 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 7.7 in above median
Seat height 28 in (711 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 3.7 in below median
Ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.2 in above median

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 32.5 in (826 mm) 46.1 in (1,171 mm) 64 in (1,626 mm) 28 in (711 mm) 6.3 in (160 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28 in (711 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.7 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,626 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 7.7 in above the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median.

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 46.1 in (1,171 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 64 in (1,626 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.8%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.