Across 8 covered model years from 1982 to 1989, the Kawasaki Z 750 GT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) and dry weights ranging from 500.4 lb (227 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Z 750 GT weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 GT is lighter than about 57% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 750 GT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Dry weight | 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 739 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Torque | 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.47 US gal (24.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 40.2 lb (18.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.56 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.87 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.85 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 540.7 lb (245.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 GT weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1982-1989 years, listed wet/running weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg) and listed dry weight is 500.4 lb (227 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 43rd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Z 750 GT 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 750 GT?
Based on the supplied 6.47 US gal (24.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 40.2 lb (18.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z 750 GT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.56 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 26th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 540.7 lb (245.3 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.85 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki Z 750 GT engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.38 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.