Across the 2016 and 2017 model years, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition is lighter than about 60.5% 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 S Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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 | 12.08 hp / 100 lb to 12.3 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.13 lb / hp to 8.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.2 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.37 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb to 1.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.4 lb / 100 cc to 77.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 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 S Special Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2016-2017 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 S Special Edition?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 S Special Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 680.4 lb (308.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.08 hp per 100 lb to 12.3 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 91st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.2 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.37 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 large is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.29 cc per lb to 1.31 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2016 is the lightest at 496 lb (225 kg), while 2017 is the heaviest at 504.9 lb (229 kg).
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.