Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 315.3 lb (143 kg).
Kawasaki Z 250 LTD weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD is lighter than about 89.1% 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 250 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 315.3 lb (143 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.78 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 128.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 250 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 315.3 lb (143 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.1% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki Z 250 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 250 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 13.1 lb (6 kg) from the listed 2.11 US gal (8 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 495.3 lb (224.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.78 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD above or below the typical Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 153.3 lb (69.6 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.