Across 4 covered model years from 2016 to 2019, the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe is lighter than about 60.5% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 S ABS Cafe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 46.3 lb-ft (62.8 Nm) to 56.8 lb-ft (77 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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 | 9.55 hp / 100 lb to 9.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.38 lb / hp to 10.47 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.21 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb to 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.8 lb / 100 cc to 77.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 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 S ABS Cafe lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2016-2019 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 S ABS Cafe?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 S ABS Cafe and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 680.4 lb (308.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.55 hp per 100 lb to 9.63 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 64th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.21 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.4 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 S ABS Cafe engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.29 cc per lb to 1.3 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 S ABS Cafe years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2016-2017 is the lightest at 498.2 lb (226 kg), while 2018-2019 is the heaviest at 502.7 lb (228 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.