For the 2010 model year, the Kawasaki VN 900 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 549 lb (249 kg).
Kawasaki VN 900 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 900?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 900 is heavier than about 80.9% 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 VN 900 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 903 cc |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 581.8 lb (263.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 900 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 900?
Listed dry weight is 549 lb (249 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki VN 900 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 900 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 729 lb (330.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki VN 900 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 581.8 lb (263.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki VN 900 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 581.8 lb (263.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki VN 900 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.48 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki VN 900 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.64 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 152.1 lb (69 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.