For the 2001 model year, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 738.5 lb (335 kg).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi is heavier than about 89.1% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 738.5 lb (335 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,471 cc |
| Power | 65 hp |
| Torque | 83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 769.8 lb (349.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weigh?
The source data gives 738.5 lb (335 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 89th percentile among 23 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 918.5 lb (416.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.8 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 769.8 lb (349.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 769.8 lb (349.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer Fi displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.99 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.