For the 1978 model year, the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 482.8 lb (219 kg) and a dry weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR 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 650 D-650 SR?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR is lighter than about 73.3% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles 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 650 D-650 SR weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 652 cc |
| Torque | 4.3 lb-ft (5.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.39 US gal (16.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 0.89 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 492.4 lb (223.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 482.8 lb (219 kg) for wet/running weight and 465.2 lb (211 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.39 US gal (16.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.3 lb (12.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 492.4 lb (223.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 0.89 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki 650 D-650 SR compare with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 55.1 lb (25 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.