Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE motorcycle dimensions for 2016 is length 91 in (2,311 mm), width 34.7 in (881 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE dimensions at a glance

Overall length
91 in (2,311 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.7 in (881 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.3 in (1,100 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
62 in (1,575 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.8 in (706 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 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.

Length91 in (2,311 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width34.7 in (881 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase62 in (1,575 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height27.8 in (706 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length92nd percentile
This model
91 in (2,311 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
8.3 in above the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width81st percentile
This model
34.7 in (881 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
3.2 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height29th percentile
This model
43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase86th percentile
This model
62 in (1,575 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
5.7 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height10th percentile
This model
27.8 in (706 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance15th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
1 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.8 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.2% 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 in (736 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.3%. 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 in (2,311 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 8.3 in above median
Width 34.7 in (881 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 3.2 in above median
Height 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 1.4 in below median
Wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 5.7 in above median
Seat height 27.8 in (706 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 3.9 in below median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 1 in below median

Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2016 91 in (2,311 mm) 34.7 in (881 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 62 in (1,575 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.8 in (706 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.9 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 62 in (1,575 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 5.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE compact or large?

The representative overall length is 91 in (2,311 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 8.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.7 in (881 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS SE?

The main listed figures are overall length 91 in (2,311 mm), wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.