For the 1983 model year, the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive is lighter than about 97.5% of 20 Kawasaki allround models 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 Belt Drive weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.35 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.67 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 127 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 317.5 lb (144 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 250 LTD Belt Drive lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki allround models?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 2nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 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 250 LTD Belt Drive and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.35 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.79 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 250 LTD Belt Drive weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki allround weight of 470.7 lb (213.5 kg), the model is roughly 153.2 lb (69.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.