Across 4 covered model years from 2011 to 2014, the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 612.9 lb (278 kg).
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 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.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom is heavier than about 61.6% 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 900 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 612.9 lb (278 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 612.9 lb (278 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 43 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki VN 900 Custom model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011-2014 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 792.9 lb (359.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.39 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 many cc does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom have per pound?
The model has about 1.47 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom compare with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 75 lb (34 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Custom easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.