Across 6 covered model years from 2011 to 2016, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 895.1 lb (406 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS 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 Voyager ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS is heavier than about 96.2% of 26 Kawasaki touring 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 Voyager ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 895.1 lb (406 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 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 2011 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.7 lb / 100 cc to 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 895.1 lb (406 kg) to 895.3 lb (406.1 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 Voyager ABS lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.2% of 26 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2011-2016 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 Voyager ABS?
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 Voyager ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,075.3 lb (487.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS have 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.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg), the model is roughly 109.1 lb (49.5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS 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.