Across the 1980, 1981 and 1983 model years, the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Kawasaki Z 550 LTD weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD is heavier than about 56.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes 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 550 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 30.2 lb-ft (41 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.3 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 84.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 550 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 465.2 lb (211 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 56th percentile for weight among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Z 550 LTD model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1980, 1981, 1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.75 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 23rd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 6.5 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 many cc does the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD have per pound?
The model has about 1.19 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki Z 550 LTD compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 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.