Kawasaki GPZ 400 Weight (445lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1983, 1984 and 1985 model years, the Kawasaki GPZ 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg).

Wet / running weight445.3 lb (202 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
198319841985

Kawasaki GPZ 400 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 400?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 400 is lighter than about 92% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
445.3 lb (202 kg)
50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 558.3 lb (253.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight445.3 lb (202 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider595.3 lb (270 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.8% of total mass
180 lb rider625.3 lb (283.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass
210 lb rider655.3 lb (297.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68% of total mass

Kawasaki GPZ 400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983, 1984, 1985
Wet / running weight 445.3 lb (202 kg)
Engine displacement 399 cc
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 available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.9 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 111.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 400 is lighter than about 92% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of fuel when full.

Kawasaki GPZ 400 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 400 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 445.3 lb (202 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 400 heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 8th weight percentile among 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Kawasaki GPZ 400 weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1983-1985 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 400 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 400 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 625.3 lb (283.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How large is the Kawasaki GPZ 400 engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.9 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 400 above or below the typical Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 113 lb (51.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Kawasaki GPZ 400 feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

Official information note

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.