Across 5 covered model years from 2020 to 2025, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer 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 Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer is lighter than about 53.5% 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 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 46.3 lb-ft (62.8 Nm) to 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 2020 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 | 9.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.5 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 Tourer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 47th percentile among 43 compatible Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer 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 Tourer 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 Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer engine for its weight?
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.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer years?
The usable year data ranges from 502.7 lb (228 kg) in 2020 to 504.9 lb (229 kg) in 2021-2023.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer above or below the typical Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 33.1 lb (15 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.