Across the 1983 and 1984 model years, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive 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 LTD Belt Drive?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive is lighter than about 69.8% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 LTD Belt Drive weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 49 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.01 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.99 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 489.4 lb (222 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 LTD Belt Drive weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 69.8% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1983-1984 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive?
A full tank works out to about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) from the listed 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.01 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 74th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.52 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive from the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 48.5 lb (22 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 537.9 lb (244 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.