Across the 2012 and 2015 model years, the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 895.1 lb (406 kg).
Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 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 VN1700 Voyager?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Weight by model year
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 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 895.1 lb (406 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2015. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2012.
How much does the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 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 VN1700 Voyager with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,075.1 lb (487.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.9 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 431.6 lb (195.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 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.