For the 1982 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 451.9 lb (205 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1)?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) is lighter than about 80.4% 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 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 44.8 lb-ft (60.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.8 US gal (10.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 469.4 lb (212.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weigh?
The source data gives 451.9 lb (205 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.4% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1)?
A full tank works out to about 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) from the listed 2.8 US gal (10.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 469.4 lb (212.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 469.4 lb (212.9 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.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1) torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.92 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 CSR (KZ 750 M1) engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.65 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 CSR (KZ 750 M1) above or below the typical Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 59.5 lb (27 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.