The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm), wheelbase 63 in (1,600 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 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 27.8 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
| Height | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 6.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 63 in (1,600 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (706 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.9 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63 in (1,600 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 6.7 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in below the category median.
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 44.5 in (1,130 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 63 in (1,600 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 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.