Across 6 covered model years from 1984 to 1989, the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 438.7 lb (199 kg).
Kawasaki Z 450 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD is lighter than about 89.5% 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 450 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 454 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.4 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.77 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 96.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 450 LTD weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1984-1989 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 618.7 lb (280.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.4 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.03 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD from the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 99.2 lb (45 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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.