Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 405.7 lb (184 kg).
Kawasaki Z 440 LTD 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 440 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD is lighter than about 96.5% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 440 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 405.7 lb (184 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 443 cc to 444 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.09 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.4 lb / 100 cc to 91.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 440 LTD weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 405.7 lb (184 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 440 LTD lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 3rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z 440 LTD 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 440 LTD?
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 440 LTD and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 585.7 lb (265.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.09 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 440 LTD weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg), the model is roughly 132.3 lb (60 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD 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.