For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki Z750R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Kawasaki Z750R 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 Z750R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z750R is heavier than about 79.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 Z750R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 104.2 hp |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.1 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z750R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z750R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Z750R heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki Z750R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.89 US gal (18.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.4 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z750R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z750R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 21.1 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 84th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z750R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z750R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.51 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z750R compare with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 32 lb (14.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z750R 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.