For the 1981 model year, the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 586.4 lb (266 kg).
Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 is heavier than about 82% of 86 Kawasaki sport 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 GPZ 1100 F 1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 586.4 lb (266 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,089 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 586.4 lb (266 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 82nd percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 766.4 lb (347.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.86 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 130.6 lb (59.2 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 F 1 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.