Across the 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 888.5 lb (403 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager is heavier than about 96.2% 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 Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 888.5 lb (403 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Power | 73 hp |
| Torque | 107.6 lb-ft (145.9 Nm) to 108.1 lb-ft (146.5 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
The 2018 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 | 8.15 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.26 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.02 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.16 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb to 1.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.3 lb / 100 cc to 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 888.5 lb (403 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.2% of 26 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2018-2020 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 Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager?
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. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,075.3 lb (487.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.15 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 56th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.02 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.16 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 Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.9 cc per lb to 1.91 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 Vulcan 1700 ABS Voyager compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 109.1 lb (49.5 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.