For the 1982 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 1100 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 597.5 lb (271 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 1100 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 1100?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 1100 is heavier than about 87% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KZ 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 597.5 lb (271 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,098 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 | 1.84 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 1100 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 1100?
Listed dry weight is 597.5 lb (271 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 1100 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 87th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 1100 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 1100 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 777.5 lb (352.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KZ 1100 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 631.9 lb (286.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 1100 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 631.9 lb (286.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki KZ 1100 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 1100 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki KZ 1100 from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 200.6 lb (91 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki 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.