Across 9 covered model years from 2009 to 2017, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 822.5 lb (373.1 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 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 Vulcan 1700 Nomad?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad is heavier than about 59.6% 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 Nomad weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 822.5 lb (373.1 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft (146.4 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 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 | 12.83 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.4 lb / 100 cc to 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 822.5 lb (373.1 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 Vulcan 1700 Nomad weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 60th percentile for weight among 26 compatible Kawasaki touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 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 Vulcan 1700 Nomad?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,014 lb (459.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 12.83 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad have per pound?
The model has about 2.02 cc per lb to 2.07 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 47.8 lb (21.7 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.