For the 1995 model year, the Kawasaki GS 500 E motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 372.6 lb (169 kg).
Kawasaki GS 500 E weight overview
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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki GS 500 E?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki GS 500 E is lighter than about 94.4% of 9 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki GS 500 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 372.6 lb (169 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 487 cc |
| Torque | 28.9 lb-ft (39.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 400.5 lb (181.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GS 500 E weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki GS 500 E?
Listed dry weight is 372.6 lb (169 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki GS 500 E heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 6th weight percentile among 9 Kawasaki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki GS 500 E fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GS 500 E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki GS 500 E dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 400.5 lb (181.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Kawasaki GS 500 E weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 400.5 lb (181.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki GS 500 E torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki GS 500 E have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki GS 500 E compare with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 80.5 lb (36.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike 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.