For the 1984 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD is lighter than about 89.1% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 550 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 451.6 lb (204.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weigh?
The source data gives 429.9 lb (195 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.1% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) from the listed 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 451.6 lb (204.8 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 451.6 lb (204.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD from the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 81.6 lb (37 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 511.5 lb (232 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.