The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm), wheelbase 65.2 in (1,656 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter 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 28.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.5%. 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 | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 7.1 in above median |
| Height | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 65.2 in (1,656 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 8.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (124 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 65.2 in (1,656 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (729 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.2 in (1,656 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 8.9 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 43.9 in (1,115 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 1500 Drifter?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 65.2 in (1,656 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (124 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.