The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2009 is length 98.6 in (2,504 mm), width 38 in (965 mm) to 39.2 in (996 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm) to 44.9 in (1,140 mm), wheelbase 65.4 in (1,661 mm) to 65.6 in (1,666 mm), seat height 27.6 in (701 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.6 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.5% 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 33 in (838 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 98.6 in (2,504 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 4.6 in above median |
| Width | 39.2 in (996 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Height | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.6 in (701 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (124 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 38 in (965 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | — | 27.6 in (701 mm) | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 65.4 in (1,661 mm) | 27.6 in (701 mm) | — |
| 2007 | 98.6 in (2,504 mm) | 39.2 in (996 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 27.6 in (701 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 98.6 in (2,504 mm) | 39.2 in (996 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 27.6 in (701 mm) | — |
| 2009 | 98.6 in (2,504 mm) | 39.2 in (996 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 65.6 in (1,666 mm) | 27.6 in (701 mm) | — |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.6 in (701 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.6 in (1,666 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.6 in (2,504 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.2 in (996 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 43.3 in (1,100 mm) in 2005 to 44.9 in (1,140 mm) in 2007-2009, a change of 1.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.