Across the 1977, 1978 and 1979 model years, the Kawasaki Z 200 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 339.5 lb (154 kg).
Kawasaki Z 200 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
Light Motorcycle
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 200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 198 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 171.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 200 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 200 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 339.5 lb (154 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Does the Kawasaki Z 200 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1977-1979 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 519.5 lb (235.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 200 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.58 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki Z 200 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.