The Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 90.9 in (2,310 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm), seat height 27.8 in (705 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer 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.
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 28.9 in (735 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 | 90.9 in (2,310 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 8.3 in above median |
| Width | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 3.1 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 (705 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 Light Tourer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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) |
Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (705 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.9 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62 in (1,575 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer 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 Light Tourer 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 Light Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90.9 in (2,310 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer 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 (2.03 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer?
The main listed figures are overall length 90.9 in (2,310 mm), wheelbase 62 in (1,575 mm), seat height 27.8 in (705 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.