The Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 motorcycle dimensions for 1985 is length 90.4 in (2,295 mm), width 33.5 in (850 mm), height 48.2 in (1,225 mm), wheelbase 62.2 in (1,580 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 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
Wheelbase / length
68.8% 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21 sq ft (1.95 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. 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 | 90.4 in (2,295 mm) | 94 in (2,388 mm) | 3.6 in below median |
| Width | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 48.2 in (1,225 mm) | 44.2 in (1,122 mm) | 4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 62.2 in (1,580 mm) | 64.8 in (1,645 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (150 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 90.4 in (2,295 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 48.2 in (1,225 mm) | 62.2 in (1,580 mm) | — | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 dimensions FAQ
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62.2 in (1,580 mm), giving the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90.4 in (2,295 mm), making the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 very compact for its category. 3.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21 sq ft (1.95 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.5 in (850 mm) and representative height is 48.2 in (1,225 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1?
The main listed figures are overall length 90.4 in (2,295 mm), wheelbase 62.2 in (1,580 mm), and ground clearance 5.9 in (150 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.