Kawasaki GPZ 305 Weight (362lb)

Quick answer

For the 1983 model year, the Kawasaki GPZ 305 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 361.6 lb (164 kg).

Wet / running weight361.6 lb (164 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
1983

Kawasaki GPZ 305 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 305?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 305 is lighter than about 95.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
361.6 lb (164 kg)
86 Kawasaki sport bikesMedian: 455.8 lb (206.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight361.6 lb (164 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider511.6 lb (232 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.7% of total mass
180 lb rider541.6 lb (245.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.8% of total mass
210 lb rider571.6 lb (259.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.3% of total mass

Kawasaki GPZ 305 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983
Wet / running weight 361.6 lb (164 kg)
Engine displacement 306 cc
Fuel capacity 4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.9 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.85 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 118.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 305 is lighter than about 95.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki GPZ 305 weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 305 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 361.6 lb (164 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki GPZ 305 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 95.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki GPZ 305?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki GPZ 305 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 541.6 lb (245.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How large is the Kawasaki GPZ 305 engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.85 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 305 above or below the typical Kawasaki sport bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 94.2 lb (42.8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 305 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.