For the 1979 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD is lighter than about 61.1% 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 400 H LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Torque | 23 lb-ft (31.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.06 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 94.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 394.5 lb (178.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD?
Listed dry weight is 374.8 lb (170 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 400 H LTD heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 39th percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD 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 394.5 lb (178.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD with a full tank?
The page calculates about 394.5 lb (178.9 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 KZ 400 H LTD torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.06 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 22 lb (10 kg) lighter 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.