For the 2000 model year, the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 383.6 lb (174 kg).
Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan is lighter than about 57.4% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Torque | 33.2 lb-ft (45 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 408.2 lb (185.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weigh?
The source data gives 383.6 lb (174 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 563.6 lb (255.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 408.2 lb (185.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 8.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 13.2 lb (6 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.