The Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2017 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 (705 mm) to 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 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.
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 (2.04 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) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Width | 34.7 in (881 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 (706 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 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) |
| 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) |
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (706 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62 in (1,575 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 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 Special Edition 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 Special Edition compact or large?
The representative overall length is 91 in (2,311 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 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 around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 27.8 in (706 mm) in 2016 to 27.8 in (705 mm) in 2017, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.