Across the 1979 and 1980 model years, the Kawasaki Z 650 SR motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 520.3 lb (236 kg).
Kawasaki Z 650 SR weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 650 SR?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 650 SR is lighter than about 61% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 650 SR weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 520.3 lb (236 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 652 cc to 662 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 | 1.25 cc / lb to 1.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.6 lb / 100 cc to 79.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 650 SR weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 650 SR wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 520.3 lb (236 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 650 SR lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 39th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Z 650 SR 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 650 SR?
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 650 SR and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 700.3 lb (317.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 650 SR displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.25 cc per lb to 1.27 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 650 SR weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg), the model is roughly 38 lb (17.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 650 SR weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.