For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 895.1 lb (406 kg).
Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom is heavier than about 99.3% 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 895.1 lb (406 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 895.1 lb (406 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 99th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,075.1 lb (487.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom have per pound?
The model has about 1.9 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 431.6 lb (195.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom 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.