For the 1972 model year, the Kawasaki G3SS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 183 lb (83 kg).
Kawasaki G3SS weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki G3SS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki G3SS is lighter than about 95.7% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki G3SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 89 cc |
| Torque | 7.2 lb-ft (9.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.27 US gal (8.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 205.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 197.1 lb (89.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki G3SS weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki G3SS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 183 lb (83 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki G3SS lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 4th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki G3SS?
Based on the supplied 2.27 US gal (8.6 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki G3SS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 363 lb (164.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki G3SS weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 197.1 lb (89.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Kawasaki G3SS weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 197.1 lb (89.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki G3SS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.95 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 G3SS have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.49 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 G3SS compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 213.8 lb (97 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.