For the 1983 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 464.1 lb (210.5 kg) and a dry weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD is heavier than about 50.3% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 K1 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 464.1 lb (210.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 750 cc |
| Torque | 44.9 lb-ft (60.9 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 | 9.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 471.6 lb (213.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 464.1 lb (210.5 kg) for wet/running weight and 454.2 lb (206 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 50th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.8 US gal (10.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 17.4 lb (7.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 644.1 lb (292.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD with a full tank?
The page calculates about 471.6 lb (213.9 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.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.68 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.