The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2006 is length 98 in (2,489 mm), width 39.6 in (1,006 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 63.6 in (1,615 mm), seat height 29.9 in (759 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 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.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.9% 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 34.4 in (874 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 27 sq ft (2.5 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.9%. 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 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 4 in above median |
| Width | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 4.9 in above median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (759 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 1 in above median |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 29.9 in (759 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2006 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.6 in (1,006 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 29.9 in (759 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (759 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.6 in (1,615 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98 in (2,489 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 27 sq ft (2.5 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.6 in (1,006 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 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.