For the 1995 model year, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 566.6 lb (257 kg).
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan is heavier than about 83.3% of 81 Kawasaki 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 VN 1500 Vulcan weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,470 cc |
| Torque | 81.7 lb-ft (110.8 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weigh?
The source data gives 566.6 lb (257 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 83rd percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 746.6 lb (338.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 14.42 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 VN 1500 Vulcan engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.59 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 169.8 lb (77 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan 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.