Across the 1984 and 1985 model years, the Kawasaki Z 400 F motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 434.3 lb (197 kg).
Kawasaki Z 400 F weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 400 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 400 F is lighter than about 91.9% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 Z 400 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 41 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.44 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.59 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 400 F weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 F wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 434.3 lb (197 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Z 400 F lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 8th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z 400 F years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 400 F?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z 400 F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 614.3 lb (278.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 F power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.44 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 400 F have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.92 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Z 400 F compare with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg), the model is roughly 103.6 lb (47 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 400 F weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.