Across 5 covered model years from 1986 to 1990, the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg).
Kawasaki VN 750 Twin weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin is heavier than about 51.2% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 750 Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.76 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 71.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 750 Twin weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 537.9 lb (244 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 43 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1986-1990 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.57 US gal (13.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.2 lb (10.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 717.9 lb (325.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.29 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.39 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.