Across 7 covered model years from 2006 to 2012, the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 884.3 lb (401.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 796.1 lb (361.1 kg) to 884.3 lb (401.1 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT weight overview
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT is heavier than about 82.7% 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 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 884.3 lb (401.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 796.1 lb (361.1 kg) to 884.3 lb (401.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 2,053 cc |
| Torque | 33.1 lb-ft (44.9 Nm) to 141 lb-ft (191.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 US gal (20.81 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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 | 4.16 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.71 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.32 cc / lb to 2.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.8 lb / 100 cc to 43.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 830.3 lb (376.6 kg) to 918.5 lb (416.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2006-2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 884.3 lb (401.1 kg) and listed dry weight is 796.1 lb (361.1 kg) to 884.3 lb (401.1 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 82.7% of 26 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2006-2012 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2006.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT?
Based on the supplied 5.5 US gal (20.81 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,064.3 lb (482.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 830.3 lb (376.6 kg) to 918.5 lb (416.6 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.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.16 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.71 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 large is the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.32 cc per lb to 2.58 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2007-2008 is the lightest at 796.1 lb (361.1 kg), while 2009-2012 is the heaviest at 884.3 lb (401.1 kg).
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.