For the 1985 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 482.8 lb (219 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 is lighter than about 73.9% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 699 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 69.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 505 lb (229.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1?
Listed dry weight is 482.8 lb (219 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 26th weight percentile among 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.57 US gal (13.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.2 lb (10.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 505 lb (229.1 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 505 lb (229.1 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 from the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.