Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 621.7 lb (282 kg).
Kawasaki VN 900 Light 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 900 Light Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer is heavier than about 79.2% of 144 Kawasaki 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 900 Light Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 621.7 lb (282 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 903 cc |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 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
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 621.7 lb (282 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2011-2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki VN 900 Light 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 900 Light Tourer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 801.7 lb (363.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 158.2 lb (71.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer 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.