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

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2024 is length 94.7 in (2,405 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm), width 35.2 in (894 mm) to 35.2 in (895 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm) to 44.4 in (1,129 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 64.8 in (1,646 mm), seat height 27 in (685 mm) to 27 in (686 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
94.7 in (2,405 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
35.2 in (894 mm) to 35.2 in (895 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.1 in (1,120 mm) to 44.4 in (1,129 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 64.8 in (1,646 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27 in (685 mm) to 27 in (686 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 mm) to 5.5 in (140 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.

Length94.7 in (2,405 mm)
Observed category range: 84.6 in (2,149 mm) to 99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Width35.2 in (894 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (720 mm) to 40.9 in (1,039 mm)
Height44.1 in (1,120 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 height27 in (686 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 31.7 in (805 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 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.

Length53rd percentile
This model
94.7 in (2,405 mm)
Category median
94 in (2,388 mm)
0.7 in above the category median from 36 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width53rd percentile
This model
35.2 in (894 mm)
Category median
34.7 in (881 mm)
0.5 in above the category median from 35 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height47th percentile
This model
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Category median
44.2 in (1,122 mm)
0.1 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 height27th percentile
This model
27 in (686 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 47 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance72nd percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.3 in (135 mm)
0.2 in above 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

2007-2019 baseline94.7 in (2,405 mm)
202097 in (2,465 mm)2.4 in vs baseline

Overall width

2007-2019 baseline35.2 in (894 mm)
2020-202135.2 in (895 mm)0 in vs baseline

Overall height

2007-2019 baseline44.1 in (1,120 mm)
202044.4 in (1,129 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2007-2019 baseline64.8 in (1,646 mm)
2020-202164.8 in (1,645 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Seat height

2007-2019 baseline27 in (686 mm)
2020-202127 in (685 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2014-2021 baseline5.5 in (140 mm)
20235.3 in (135 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. 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 29.9 in (759 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 23.1 sq ft (2.15 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.5%. 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 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 94 in (2,388 mm) 0.7 in above median
Width 35.2 in (894 mm) 34.7 in (881 mm) 0.5 in above median
Height 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 44.2 in (1,122 mm) 0.1 in below median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 0 in above median
Seat height 27 in (686 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.8 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 0.2 in above median

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2007 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2008 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2009 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2010 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2011 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2012 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2013 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2014 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2015 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2016 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2017 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2018 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2019 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2020 97 in (2,465 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 44.4 in (1,129 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27 in (685 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2021 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27 in (685 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2023 94.7 in (2,405 mm) 35.2 in (894 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom dimensions FAQ

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

The representative seat height is 27 in (686 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.

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

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 94.7 in (2,405 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.1 sq ft (2.15 m²).

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

Its representative width is 35.2 in (894 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.

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

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 94.7 in (2,405 mm) in 2007-2019 to 97 in (2,465 mm) in 2020, a change of 2.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.