For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 769.4 lb (349 kg) and a dry weight of 751.8 lb (341 kg).
Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer 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 Light Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer is lighter than about 57.7% of 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 VN1700 Light Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 769.4 lb (349 kg) |
| Dry weight | 751.8 lb (341 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 99.6 lb-ft (135 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 | 12.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.21 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 784.6 lb (355.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 769.4 lb (349 kg) for wet/running weight and 751.8 lb (341 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 42nd percentile among 26 compatible Kawasaki touring motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer 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 VN1700 Light Tourer 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.
What is the estimated Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 784.6 lb (355.9 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.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.21 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Light Tourer above or below the typical Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki touring 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.