Across 4 covered model years from 1983 to 1986, the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Kawasaki Z 550 Sport 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport is lighter than about 57.8% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 550 Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.9 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.17 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.21 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 82.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 550 Sport weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 458.6 lb (208 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport heavy compared with other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 42nd percentile among 32 compatible Kawasaki classic motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1983-1986 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.89 US gal (18.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.4 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 638.6 lb (289.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.9 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.21 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport compare with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 10 lb (4.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z 550 Sport feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.