Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2012 is length 99.8 in (2,535 mm), width 40.4 in (1,026 mm), height 58.3 in (1,481 mm), wheelbase 55.5 in (1,410 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm), seat height 26.8 in (681 mm) to 31 in (787 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT dimensions at a glance

Overall length
99.8 in (2,535 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
40.4 in (1,026 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
58.3 in (1,481 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
55.5 in (1,410 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.8 in (681 mm) to 31 in (787 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.

Length99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Observed category range: 83.7 in (2,126 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width40.4 in (1,026 mm)
Observed category range: 29.5 in (750 mm) to 40.4 in (1,026 mm)
Height58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Observed category range: 43.5 in (1,105 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Observed category range: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height26.8 in (681 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (681 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 6.3 in (160 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length80th percentile
This model
99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Category median
98.4 in (2,500 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 23 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width94th percentile
This model
40.4 in (1,026 mm)
Category median
38.7 in (982 mm)
1.7 in above the category median from 24 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height74th percentile
This model
58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Category median
57.7 in (1,465 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 23 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase98th percentile
This model
68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Category median
65.6 in (1,665 mm)
2.8 in above the category median from 25 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height4th percentile
This model
26.8 in (681 mm)
Category median
28.7 in (729 mm)
1.9 in below the category median from 24 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance43rd percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
5.3 in (135 mm)
About the same as the category median from 21 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

2006 baseline68.3 in (1,735 mm)
200755.5 in (1,410 mm)-12.8 in vs baseline
201159.8 in (1,519 mm)-8.5 in vs baseline

Seat height

2006 baseline26.8 in (681 mm)
200731 in (787 mm)4.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.8 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.4% 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 31.5 in (800 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 28 sq ft (2.6 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.8%. 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 99.8 in (2,535 mm) 98.4 in (2,500 mm) 1.4 in above median
Width 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 38.7 in (982 mm) 1.7 in above median
Height 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 57.7 in (1,465 mm) 0.6 in above median
Wheelbase 68.3 in (1,735 mm) 65.6 in (1,665 mm) 2.8 in above median
Seat height 26.8 in (681 mm) 28.7 in (729 mm) 1.9 in below median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) About the same as median

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2006 68.3 in (1,735 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2007 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 31 in (787 mm)
2008 68.3 in (1,735 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2009 99.8 in (2,535 mm) 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2010 99.8 in (2,535 mm) 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 68.3 in (1,735 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2011 99.8 in (2,535 mm) 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 59.8 in (1,519 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2012 99.8 in (2,535 mm) 40.4 in (1,026 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 68.3 in (1,735 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26.8 in (681 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.9 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 68.3 in (1,735 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 2.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT 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 2000 Classic LT compact or large?

The representative overall length is 99.8 in (2,535 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 1.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 28 sq ft (2.6 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 40.4 in (1,026 mm) and representative height is 58.3 in (1,481 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 68.3 in (1,735 mm) in 2006 to 55.5 in (1,410 mm) in 2007, a change of 12.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.