Across 5 covered model years from 2011 to 2017, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 769.4 lb (349 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg) and dry weights ranging from 793.7 lb (360 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer is heavier than about 69.2% of 26 Kawasaki touring 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 1700 Classic Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 769.4 lb (349 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg) |
| Dry weight | 793.7 lb (360 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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 | 11.91 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.04 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.21 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.3 lb / 100 cc to 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 826.5 lb (374.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 769.4 lb (349 kg) to 842.2 lb (382 kg) for wet/running weight and 793.7 lb (360 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 69th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,022.2 lb (463.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 826.5 lb (374.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 48.5 lb (22 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.9% to 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.91 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.04 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.