For the 1999 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 774.9 lb (351.5 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad 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 Vulcan 1500 Nomad?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad is lighter than about 51.9% 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 Vulcan 1500 Nomad weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 774.9 lb (351.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,470 cc |
| Power | 51 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.58 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.19 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 774.9 lb (351.5 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 Vulcan 1500 Nomad lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 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 Vulcan 1500 Nomad and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 954.9 lb (433.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.58 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 17th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad displacement per pound?
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.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.