Across the 2017 and 2018 model years, the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 498.2 lb (226 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition 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 Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition is heavier than about 63.5% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 S ABS Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 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 2017 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 | 9.33 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 498.2 lb (226 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 Special Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 64th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition?
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 Special Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.33 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.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out 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.
How far is the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 34.7 lb (15.8 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.