Across the 2009, 2010 and 2012 model years, the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 769.4 lb (349 kg).
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic is heavier than about 90.7% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 769.4 lb (349 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Power | 73.8 hp |
| Torque | 99.6 lb-ft (135 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.59 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.43 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.09 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.21 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.7 lb / 100 cc to 45.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 769.4 lb (349 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 949.4 lb (430.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.59 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 57th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.94 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.09 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.21 cc per lb to 2.24 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 231.5 lb (105 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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.