For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 509.3 lb (231 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer 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 Cafe Light Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer is lighter than about 78.8% of 26 Kawasaki touring 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 Cafe Light Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 509.3 lb (231 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.98 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.35 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 509.3 lb (231 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 Cafe Light Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer?
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 Cafe Light Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 689.3 lb (312.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.98 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 83rd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.12 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 many cc does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 276.9 lb (125.6 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.