For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 Light Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer is heavier than about 66.7% 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 Light Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 504.9 lb (229 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 Light Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.7% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 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 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.2 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 Light Tourer engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.29 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 41.3 lb (18.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Vulcan S 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.