For the 1982 model year, the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 520.3 lb (236 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1100 GP 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. 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 Z 1100 GP?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP is heavier than about 94.4% of 9 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 Z 1100 GP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 520.3 lb (236 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,189 cc |
| Power | 109 hp |
| Torque | 70.2 lb-ft (95.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 US gal (21.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 35.4 lb (16.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 20.95 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.77 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 555.7 lb (252.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1100 GP weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP?
Listed dry weight is 520.3 lb (236 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 Z 1100 GP heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.7 US gal (21.57 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 35.4 lb (16.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 700.3 lb (317.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.95 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP 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 555.7 lb (252.1 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 555.7 lb (252.1 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki Z 1100 GP torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.5 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.