Across the 2011, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 769.4 lb (349 kg).
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer is lighter than about 57.7% of 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 769.4 lb (349 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 99.6 lb-ft (135 Nm) to 100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.04 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.21 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 769.4 lb (349 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 949.4 lb (430.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.94 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.04 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.21 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer above or below the typical Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.