For the 1983 model year, the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive is lighter than about 98.1% 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 GPZ 250 Belt Drive weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 146.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 363.8 lb (165 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98.1% of 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive above or below the typical Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 422.4 lb (191.6 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight of 786.2 lb (356.6 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 250 Belt Drive easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.