Across 4 covered model years from 2000 to 2004, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 738.5 lb (335 kg) to 743 lb (337 kg).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi is heavier than about 93.5% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 738.5 lb (335 kg) to 743 lb (337 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,470 cc to 1,471 cc |
| Power | 64 hp to 65 hp |
| Torque | 83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm) to 83.4 lb-ft (113.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.61 hp / 100 lb to 8.8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.36 lb / hp to 11.61 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.22 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc to 50.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 764.8 lb (346.9 kg) to 774.2 lb (351.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi weigh?
The source data gives 738.5 lb (335 kg) to 743 lb (337 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 93rd percentile among 23 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 920.8 lb (417.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.61 hp per 100 lb to 8.8 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 764.8 lb (346.9 kg) to 774.2 lb (351.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.22 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer Fi have per pound?
The model has about 1.98 cc per lb to 1.99 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.