For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport is lighter than about 82.7% 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 S Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport heavy compared with other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 17th weight percentile among 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.29 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 281.3 lb (127.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.