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

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

Overall width
36.6 in (930 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.5 in (1,130 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
63 in (1,600 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.8 in (706 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 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.

Width36.6 in (930 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height44.5 in (1,130 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase63 in (1,600 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height27.8 in (706 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 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.

Width86th percentile
This model
36.6 in (930 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
5.1 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height48th percentile
This model
44.5 in (1,130 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase89th percentile
This model
63 in (1,600 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
6.7 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height10th percentile
This model
27.8 in (706 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance25th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

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.