The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2010 is length 91.3 in (2,319 mm), width 32.7 in (831 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm), seat height 28.1 in (714 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 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 28.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% 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 28.5 in (724 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.7 sq ft (1.93 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 91.3 in (2,319 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 2.7 in below median |
| Width | 32.7 in (831 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (119 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | — | — | — | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2007 | 91.3 in (2,319 mm) | 32.7 in (831 mm) | — | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 91.3 in (2,319 mm) | 32.7 in (831 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| 2009 | 91.3 in (2,319 mm) | 32.7 in (831 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| 2010 | 91.3 in (2,319 mm) | 32.7 in (831 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (714 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62.8 in (1,595 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD compact or large?
The representative overall length is 91.3 in (2,319 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD around the middle of its category for overall length. 2.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.7 sq ft (1.93 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.7 in (831 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 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.