The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2015 is length 97 in (2,464 mm), width 39.6 in (1,006 mm), height 41.9 in (1,064 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm), seat height 26.8 in (681 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE 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 26.8 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.8% 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 32.2 in (818 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.2%. 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 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Width | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 4.9 in above median |
| Height | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 2.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Seat height | 26.8 in (681 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 26.8 in (681 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 26.8 in (681 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.8 in (681 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE compact or large?
The representative overall length is 97 in (2,464 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.6 in (1,006 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,064 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE 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.