Across the 1978 and 1979 model years, the Kawasaki Z 650 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Kawasaki Z 650 C 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 650 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 650 C is heavier than about 70.3% 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 650 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 652 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 650 C weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 650 C ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z 650 C heavy compared with other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Z 650 C weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1978-1979 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 650 C fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.36 US gal (16.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.1 lb (12.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 650 C with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 650 C have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.29 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z 650 C compare with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 38.5 lb (17.4 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z 650 C 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.