Across the 1998 and 2001 model years, the Kawasaki Voyager XII motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 795.9 lb (361 kg) to 799 lb (362.4 kg) and dry weights ranging from 727.5 lb (330 kg) to 728 lb (330.2 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Voyager XII weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Voyager XII?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Voyager XII is heavier than about 51.9% 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 Voyager XII weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 795.9 lb (361 kg) to 799 lb (362.4 kg) |
| Dry weight | 727.5 lb (330 kg) to 728 lb (330.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,196 cc |
| Torque | 79.5 lb-ft (107.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 US gal (23.08 L) to 6.13 US gal (23.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) to 38.1 lb (17.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1998 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 | 9.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66.5 lb / 100 cc to 66.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 765.6 lb (347.3 kg) to 765.9 lb (347.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Voyager XII weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Voyager XII dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1998 and 2001 years, listed wet/running weight is 795.9 lb (361 kg) to 799 lb (362.4 kg) and listed dry weight is 727.5 lb (330 kg) to 728 lb (330.2 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Voyager XII lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 52nd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Voyager XII years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1998 and 2001 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Voyager XII?
Based on the supplied 6.1 US gal (23.08 L) to 6.13 US gal (23.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) to 38.1 lb (17.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Voyager XII and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 977.4 lb (443.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Voyager XII with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 765.6 lb (347.3 kg) to 765.9 lb (347.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Kawasaki Voyager XII?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 68.3 lb (31 kg) to 71 lb (32.2 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Kawasaki Voyager XII total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.7% to 4.8% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Kawasaki Voyager XII torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.