Across the 2009 and 2010 model years, the Kawasaki VN900 Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 621.7 lb (282 kg) and dry weights ranging from 612.9 lb (278 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki VN900 Custom weight overview
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN900 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN900 Custom is heavier than about 79.2% of 144 Kawasaki 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 VN900 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 621.7 lb (282 kg) |
| Dry weight | 612.9 lb (278 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 903 cc |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb to 1.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.9 lb / 100 cc to 68.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 645.8 lb (292.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN900 Custom weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki VN900 Custom dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009-2010 years, listed wet/running weight is 621.7 lb (282 kg) and listed dry weight is 612.9 lb (278 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki VN900 Custom lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 79.2% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki VN900 Custom years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki VN900 Custom?
Based on the supplied 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki VN900 Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 801.7 lb (363.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki VN900 Custom with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 645.8 lb (292.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki VN900 Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki VN900 Custom have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.45 cc per lb to 1.47 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki VN900 Custom compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 158.2 lb (71.8 kg) heavier.
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.