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

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2024 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 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 LT 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
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: 83.7 in (2,126 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width39.6 in (1,006 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)
Wheelbase64.8 in (1,646 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.

Length28th percentile
This model
97 in (2,464 mm)
Category median
98.4 in (2,500 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 23 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width69th percentile
This model
39.6 in (1,006 mm)
Category median
38.7 in (982 mm)
0.9 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.
Wheelbase38th percentile
This model
64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Category median
65.6 in (1,665 mm)
0.7 in below 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.

Overall length

2007-2019 baseline97 in (2,464 mm)
2021-202297 in (2,465 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall width

2007-2019 baseline39.6 in (1,006 mm)
2021-202239.6 in (1,005 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2006 baseline65 in (1,651 mm)
2007-201964.8 in (1,646 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline
2021-202264.8 in (1,645 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline
202364.8 in (1,646 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2007-2019 baseline26.8 in (681 mm)
2021-202226.8 in (680 mm)-0 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

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) 98.4 in (2,500 mm) 1.4 in below median
Width 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 38.7 in (982 mm) 0.9 in above median
Height 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 57.7 in (1,465 mm) 0.6 in above median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 65.6 in (1,665 mm) 0.7 in below 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 900 Classic LT 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) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2008 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2009 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2010 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2011 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2012 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2013 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm)
2014 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 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) 58.3 in (1,481 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) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2017 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2018 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2019 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 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) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2023 97 in (2,464 mm) 39.6 in (1,006 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 26.8 in (681 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT dimensions FAQ

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

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.

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

The representative overall length is 97 in (2,464 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 1.4 in below 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 LT width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 39.6 in (1,006 mm) and representative height is 58.3 in (1,481 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.

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

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 65 in (1,651 mm) in 2006 to 64.8 in (1,645 mm) in 2021-2022, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.