For the 1979 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 531.3 lb (241 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD is heavier than about 79.6% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 KZ 1000 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 531.3 lb (241 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,015 cc |
| Torque | 61.4 lb-ft (83.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.56 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 553.7 lb (251.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weigh?
The source data gives 531.3 lb (241 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 80th percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) from the listed 3.59 US gal (13.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 711.3 lb (322.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 553.7 lb (251.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 553.7 lb (251.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.91 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 134.5 lb (61 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
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.