For the 1977 model year, the Kawasaki KZ750 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Kawasaki KZ750 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. 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 KZ750?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ750 is heavier than about 68.5% 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 KZ750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 504.4 lb (228.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ750 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KZ750 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KZ750 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.5% of 81 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KZ750?
Based on the supplied 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KZ750 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KZ750 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 504.4 lb (228.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Kawasaki KZ750 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 504.4 lb (228.8 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 KZ750 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki KZ750 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.55 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki KZ750 above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 83.8 lb (38 kg) heavier.
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.