Across 5 covered model years from 1979 to 1983, the Kawasaki Z 1300 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 709.9 lb (322 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1300 weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1300 is heavier than about 96.9% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles 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 1300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 709.9 lb (322 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,285 cc |
| Power | 99 hp to 130 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 7.13 US gal (27 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 44.3 lb (20.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1979 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.95 hp / 100 lb to 18.31 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.46 lb / hp to 7.17 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1300 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 1300 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 709.9 lb (322 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1300 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.9% of 32 classic motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Z 1300 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 1300?
Based on the supplied 7.13 US gal (27 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 44.3 lb (20.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z 1300 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 889.9 lb (403.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1300 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 13.95 hp per 100 lb to 18.31 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 79th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1300 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.81 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1300 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg), the model is roughly 241.3 lb (109.4 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 1300 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.