Kawasaki Z200 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z200 motorcycle specifications include a 198 cc (12.08 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 154 kg (339.5 lb).

Key specifications

1977-1979Model years
198 ccDisplacement
154 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197719781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1977 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z200 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement198 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 71% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight154 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 26% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement14th

198 cc — larger displacement than about 14% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight24th

154 kg — heavier than about 24% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 76%.

Fuel capacity37th

14 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 198 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-18 front / 3.25-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-18
Rear tire size 3.25-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Speedway

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 198 cc (12.08 cu in)
Bore × stroke 66.0 x 58 mm (2.6 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-18
Rear tire 3.25-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 154 kg (339.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 121.0 km/h (75.2 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.