Across 4 covered model years from 1974 to 1977, the Kawasaki Z 400 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 412.3 lb (187 kg).
Kawasaki Z 400 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 400 is lighter than about 65.6% 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 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 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 | 0.97 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 103.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 400 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 412.3 lb (187 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 400 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 34th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z 400 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 400?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 400 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 592.3 lb (268.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.97 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 400 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 56.3 lb (25.6 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 400 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.