Across 17 covered model years from 2007 to 2024, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 610 lb (276.7 kg) to 612.9 lb (278 kg) and dry weights ranging from 549 lb (249 kg) to 610.9 lb (277.1 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 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 Vulcan 900 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom is heavier than about 59.3% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 900 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 610 lb (276.7 kg) to 612.9 lb (278 kg) |
| Dry weight | 549 lb (249 kg) to 610.9 lb (277.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 903 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) to 60.8 lb-ft (82.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 7.86 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.73 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.39 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb to 1.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.8 lb / 100 cc to 67.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 581.9 lb (263.9 kg) to 643.8 lb (292 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 610 lb (276.7 kg) to 612.9 lb (278 kg), while dry weight is 549 lb (249 kg) to 610.9 lb (277.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 59th percentile for weight among 43 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 790.9 lb (358.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.86 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 26th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom with a full tank?
The page calculates about 581.9 lb (263.9 kg) to 643.8 lb (292 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.39 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.07 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 large is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.47 cc per lb to 1.64 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.