The Kawasaki Vulcan S motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2025 is length 90.9 in (2,309 mm) to 91 in (2,311 mm), width 34.6 in (879 mm) to 34.7 in (881 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm), seat height 27.8 in (705 mm) to 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan S 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.8 in — a seat height around the category middle. 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 (2.03 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 (2,310 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Width | 34.7 in (880 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 0.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 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) |
| 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 (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2017 | 91 in (2,311 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2019 | 91 in (2,311 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2020 | 90.9 in (2,310 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2021 | 90.9 in (2,310 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2022 | 90.9 in (2,310 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2023 | 90.9 in (2,309 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 62 in (1,575 mm) | 27.8 in (705 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan S dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (705 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62 in (1,575 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan S a very short wheelbase for its category. 2.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan S have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 91 in (2,310 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan S around the middle of its category for overall length. 3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.03 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan S width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.7 in (880 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan S dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 91 in (2,311 mm) in 2015-2019 to 90.9 in (2,309 mm) in 2023, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.