Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2025 is length 97 in (2,464 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm), width 39.6 in (1,005 mm) to 39.6 in (1,006 mm), height 41.9 in (1,064 mm) to 58.3 in (1,481 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 65 in (1,651 mm), seat height 26.8 in (680 mm) to 26.8 in (681 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic dimensions at a glance

Overall length
97 in (2,464 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
39.6 in (1,005 mm) to 39.6 in (1,006 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.9 in (1,064 mm) to 58.3 in (1,481 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 65 in (1,651 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.8 in (680 mm) to 26.8 in (681 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.

Length97 in (2,464 mm)
Observed category range: 84.6 in (2,149 mm) to 99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Width39.6 in (1,006 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (720 mm) to 40.9 in (1,039 mm)
Height41.9 in (1,064 mm)
Observed category range: 40.9 in (1,040 mm) to 59.3 in (1,506 mm)
Wheelbase64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Observed category range: 56.6 in (1,437 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height26.8 in (681 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 31.7 in (805 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 4.7 in (119 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length65th percentile
This model
97 in (2,464 mm)
Category median
94 in (2,388 mm)
3 in above the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width74th percentile
This model
39.6 in (1,006 mm)
Category median
34.7 in (881 mm)
4.9 in above the category median from 35 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height10th percentile
This model
41.9 in (1,064 mm)
Category median
44.2 in (1,122 mm)
2.3 in below the category median from 34 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase58th percentile
This model
64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Category median
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
0 in above the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height20th percentile
This model
26.8 in (681 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
1 in below the category median from 47 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance54th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
5.3 in (135 mm)
About the same as the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall length

2007-2016 baseline97 in (2,464 mm)
2017-202397 in (2,465 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall width

2007-2019 baseline39.6 in (1,006 mm)
2020-202239.6 in (1,005 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Overall height

2007-2019 baseline41.9 in (1,064 mm)
202041.9 in (1,065 mm)0 in vs baseline
202158.3 in (1,481 mm)16.4 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2006 baseline65 in (1,651 mm)
2008-201964.8 in (1,646 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline
2020-202264.8 in (1,645 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline
202364.8 in (1,646 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2007-2016 baseline26.8 in (681 mm)
2017-202326.8 in (680 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.8 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

66.8% 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 32.2 in (818 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.2%. 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 97 in (2,464 mm) 94 in (2,388 mm) 3 in above median
Width 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 34.7 in (881 mm) 4.9 in above median
Height 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 44.2 in (1,122 mm) 2.3 in below median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 0 in above median
Seat height 26.8 in (681 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 1 in below median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) About the same as median

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2006 65 in (1,651 mm)
2007 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2008 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2009 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2010 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2012 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2013 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2014 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2015 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2016 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2017 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2018 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2019 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2020 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,005 mm) 41.9 in (1,065 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2021 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,005 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2022 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,005 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2023 97 in (2,465 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 41.9 in (1,064 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26.8 in (681 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 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 900 Classic compact or large?

The representative overall length is 97 in (2,464 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.7 sq ft (2.48 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 39.6 in (1,006 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,064 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is very low overall for its category.

Did the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 41.9 in (1,064 mm) in 2007-2019 to 58.3 in (1,481 mm) in 2021, a change of 16.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.