For the 1978 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 750 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg) and a dry weight of 474 lb (215 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 750 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 750?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 750 is heavier than about 65.8% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 KZ 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Dry weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 750 cc |
| Torque | 44.6 lb-ft (60.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 497 lb (225.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 750 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 750 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 485 lb (220 kg), while dry weight is 474 lb (215 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 750 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 66th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 750?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 750 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 665 lb (301.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KZ 750 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 497 lb (225.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KZ 750 wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 11 lb (5 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 750 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki KZ 750 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.55 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 KZ 750 above or below the typical Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 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.