Across the 1972, 1973 and 1974 model years, the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 549 lb (249 kg).
Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 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 900 Z 1 Super 4?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 is lighter than about 55% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 900 Z 1 Super 4 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 903 cc |
| Power | 79 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1972 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 | 14.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.95 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.64 cc / lb to 1.66 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.3 lb / 100 cc to 60.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 549 lb (249 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 900 Z 1 Super 4 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 45th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1972-1974 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 900 Z 1 Super 4?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 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 900 Z 1 Super 4 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 724.5 lb (328.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.39 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 24th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.4% to 5.4% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.64 cc per lb to 1.66 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Kawasaki 900 Z 1 Super 4 from the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg), the model is roughly 13.8 lb (6.2 kg) lighter.
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.