For the 1969 model year, the Kawasaki Match III 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 383.6 lb (174 kg).
Kawasaki Match III 500 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Match III 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Match III 500 is lighter than about 70.1% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Match III 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 500 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.67 US gal (13.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.8 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Match III 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Match III 500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Match III 500 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 30th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Match III 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.67 US gal (13.9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.8 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Match III 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 563.6 lb (255.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Kawasaki Match III 500 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.3 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki Match III 500 above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 79.9 lb (36.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Match III 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.