For the 1998 model year, the Kawasaki VN 800 A motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Kawasaki VN 800 A weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 800 A?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 800 A is lighter than about 56.5% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 800 A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.02 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.52 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 800 A weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 800 A?
Listed dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki VN 800 A heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 43rd percentile among 23 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 800 A with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 676 lb (306.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki VN 800 A have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.09 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Kawasaki VN 800 A dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Kawasaki VN 800 A torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.52 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki VN 800 A engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki VN 800 A above or below the typical Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 15.4 lb (7 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki VN 800 A feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.