Kawasaki Z 750 Sport Weight (516lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1983 to 1986, the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 515.9 lb (234 kg).

Wet / running weight515.9 lb (234 kg)
Fuel capacity5.55 US gal (21 L)
Full tank fuel weight34.5 lb (15.6 kg)
Model years covered
1983198419851986

Kawasaki Z 750 Sport weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport is lighter than about 63% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
515.9 lb (234 kg)
50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 558.3 lb (253.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight515.9 lb (234 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider665.9 lb (302 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.5% of total mass
180 lb rider695.9 lb (315.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.1% of total mass
210 lb rider725.9 lb (329.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.1% of total mass

Kawasaki Z 750 Sport weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Wet / running weight 515.9 lb (234 kg)
Engine displacement 739 cc
Fuel capacity 5.55 US gal (21 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 34.5 lb (15.6 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.43 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 69.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport is lighter than about 63% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Kawasaki Z 750 Sport weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 515.9 lb (234 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 750 Sport lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 37th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.

Which Kawasaki Z 750 Sport 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 750 Sport?

Based on the supplied 5.55 US gal (21 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.5 lb (15.6 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 750 Sport and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 695.9 lb (315.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.43 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 750 Sport 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 42.4 lb (19.2 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 750 Sport 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.

Official information note

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.