Across 11 covered model years from 1982 to 1998, the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 586.4 lb (266 kg) and dry weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki GPZ 1100 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 is heavier than about 76% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 GPZ 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 586.4 lb (266 kg) |
| Dry weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,052 cc to 1,089 cc |
| Power | 120 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) to 74 lb-ft (100.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1982 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 | 20.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.89 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.61 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb to 1.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.7 lb / 100 cc to 53.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 570.8 lb (258.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 1100 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 586.4 lb (266 kg), while dry weight is 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 76th percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki GPZ 1100 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki GPZ 1100?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 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.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 20.46 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 62nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Kawasaki GPZ 1100?
Available years with both measurements show about 48.5 lb (22 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki GPZ 1100 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 12.61 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.