For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 886 lb (401.9 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager is heavier than about 99% of 50 Kawasaki sport-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 VN1700 Voyager weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 886 lb (401.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 108.1 lb-ft (146.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 886 lb (401.9 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 99th percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,066 lb (483.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.2 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 VN1700 Voyager displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.92 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 VN1700 Voyager weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 327.7 lb (148.6 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.