Across 5 covered model years from 2009 to 2014, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 895.1 lb (406 kg).
Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager is heavier than about 90.4% of 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Voyager weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 895.1 lb (406 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Power | 72.4 hp |
| Torque | 100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm) to 107.8 lb-ft (146.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 8.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 895.1 lb (406 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.4% of 26 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager 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 1700 Voyager?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,075.1 lb (487.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.09 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.21 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 1700 Voyager engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.9 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki VN 1700 Voyager above or below the typical Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 108.9 lb (49.4 kg) heavier.
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.