Kawasaki Vulcan S: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Kawasaki Vulcan S? Its 27.8" (71 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 27.8" / 71 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 505 lb / 229 kg |
| Style | cruiser |
| Seat width | narrow |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~25.6" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~24.6" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $7,499 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Kawasaki Vulcan S at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Both feet flat |
| 29" | Both feet flat |
| 30" | Both feet flat |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
- The Kawasaki Vulcan S has a published unladen seat height of 27.8 inches (71 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.2 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Kawasaki Vulcan S from roughly a 25.6-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 24.6 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Kawasaki Vulcan S be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Kawasaki Vulcan S — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Kawasaki Vulcan S
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