Across 5 covered model years from 2009 to 2014, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic 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 1700 Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic is heavier than about 87.2% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Power | 73.8 hp |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft (146.4 Nm) to 108.1 lb-ft (146.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.19 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.7 lb / 100 cc to 44.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 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 1700 Classic lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 87.2% of 43 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic?
Based on the supplied 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.9 lb (14.9 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 1700 Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 941 lb (426.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.7 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.19 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.23 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.