Across the 1981 and 1983 model years, the Kawasaki Z 750 L motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 511.5 lb (232 kg).
Kawasaki Z 750 L 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 750 L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 L is lighter than about 65% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 750 L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 511.5 lb (232 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 739 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.25 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.56 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 69.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 L weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 750 L weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 511.5 lb (232 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z 750 L weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 35th percentile for weight among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Z 750 L model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1981 and 1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 750 L?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 750 L weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 691.5 lb (313.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 L strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.25 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 32nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 L displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.44 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 L weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 46.8 lb (21.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 L easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.