For the 1983 model year, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin is lighter than about 69.8% 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 750 LTD Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 30th weight percentile among 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin compare with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 48.5 lb (22 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Twin feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.