Across 10 covered model years from 1981 to 1990, the Kawasaki GPZ 550 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Kawasaki GPZ 550 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 550?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 550 is lighter than about 87% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki GPZ 550 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 58 hp to 65 hp |
| 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 1981 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 | 12.18 hp / 100 lb to 14.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.09 lb / hp to 8.21 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.16 cc / lb to 1.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 83.3 lb / 100 cc to 86.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 550 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 550 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 476.2 lb (216 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 550 heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 13th weight percentile among 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki GPZ 550 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 550 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPZ 550 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki GPZ 550 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.18 hp per 100 lb to 14.11 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki GPZ 550 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% to 6.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 550 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.16 cc per lb to 1.2 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki GPZ 550 from the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 97.6 lb (44.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.