Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 560 lb (254 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD 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 Z 1000 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD is heavier than about 95.8% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
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 Z 1000 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 560 lb (254 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.78 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 560 lb (254 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 96th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1981-1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 740 lb (335.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.78 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 Z 1000 LTD from the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 98.1 lb (44.5 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.