Across 5 covered model years from 2006 to 2010, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 472 lb (214.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD is lighter than about 75.6% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 500 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 472 lb (214.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 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 | 7.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.06 cc / lb to 1.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 88.1 lb / 100 cc to 94.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 463.8 lb (210.4 kg) to 496.9 lb (225.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 472 lb (214.1 kg), while dry weight is 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 75.6% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 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 500 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 652 lb (295.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 463.8 lb (210.4 kg) to 496.9 lb (225.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 7.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.06 cc per lb to 1.13 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 65.9 lb (29.9 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg) in this dataset.
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.