Across 5 covered model years from 1991 to 1999, the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) and dry weights ranging from 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Zephyr 550 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 Zephyr 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is lighter than about 59.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Zephyr 550 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Dry weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 25.8 lb-ft (35 Nm) to 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1991 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.8 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.5 lb-ft / 100 lb to 6.62 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb to 1.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.6 lb / 100 cc to 82.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Zephyr 550 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 years, listed wet/running weight is 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) and listed dry weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 41st percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Zephyr 550 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Zephyr 550 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 620.9 lb (281.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.81 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 49th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 6.5 lb-ft per 100 lb to 6.62 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.22 cc per lb to 1.42 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 compare with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 kg), the model is roughly 20.9 lb (9.5 kg) lighter.
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.