Across the 2009, 2010 and 2015 model years, the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 804.9 lb (365.1 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg).
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer 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 VN1700 Classic Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer is heavier than about 69.2% of 26 Kawasaki touring 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 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 804.9 lb (365.1 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 100.3 lb-ft (136 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.91 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.46 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.3 lb / 100 cc to 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 804.9 lb (365.1 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 69th percentile among 26 compatible Kawasaki touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,022.2 lb (463.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.9% to 4.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 11.91 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.46 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.02 cc per lb to 2.11 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer from the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 56 lb (25.4 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg) in this dataset.
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.