Across the 2002 and 2003 model years, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 696.7 lb (316 kg) and dry weights ranging from 637.1 lb (289 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak weight overview
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak is heavier than about 94.4% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 VN 1500 Mean Streak weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 696.7 lb (316 kg) |
| Dry weight | 637.1 lb (289 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,470 cc |
| Torque | 79.7 lb-ft (108 Nm) to 84.1 lb-ft (114 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.43 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.11 cc / lb to 2.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.3 lb / 100 cc to 47.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 665.1 lb (301.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2002-2003 years, listed wet/running weight is 696.7 lb (316 kg) and listed dry weight is 637.1 lb (289 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 94.4% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 876.7 lb (397.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 665.1 lb (301.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.43 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.2 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 VN 1500 Mean Streak engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.11 cc per lb to 2.31 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2003 is the lightest at 637.1 lb (289 kg), while 2002 is the heaviest at 696.7 lb (316 kg).
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.