Across 17 covered model years from 1987 to 2004, the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) and dry weights ranging from 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki GPZ 500 S weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S is lighter than about 95% 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 500 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Dry weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 60 cc to 499 cc |
| Power | 40 hp to 60 hp |
| Torque | 33.3 lb-ft (45.1 Nm) to 34.7 lb-ft (47 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1987 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 | 10.14 hp / 100 lb to 15.2 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.58 lb / hp to 9.87 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.69 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.15 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.1 lb / 100 cc to 657.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 404.3 lb (183.4 kg) to 424.2 lb (192.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 500 S weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 years, listed wet/running weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) and listed dry weight is 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 5th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki GPZ 500 S years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki GPZ 500 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 612.1 lb (277.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.14 hp per 100 lb to 15.2 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 15th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 404.3 lb (183.4 kg) to 424.2 lb (192.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.69 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.25 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 large is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.15 cc per lb to 1.33 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.