For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 842.2 lb (382 kg).
Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom 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.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom is heavier than about 96.2% of 144 Kawasaki 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 842.2 lb (382 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,700 cc |
| Torque | 100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 842.2 lb (382 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.2% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom?
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 VN1700 Voyager Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,022.2 lb (463.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.91 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 VN1700 Voyager Custom engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.02 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 378.6 lb (171.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Vulcan VN1700 Voyager Custom 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.