For the 1979 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. 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 LTD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 400 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 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 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD weigh?
The source data gives 374.8 lb (170 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 394.5 lb (178.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD full-tank weight estimate?
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 LTD torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 6.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.06 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 KZ 400 LTD above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
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.