Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 498.2 lb (226 kg) and dry weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD 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 750 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD is heavier than about 72.5% of 20 Kawasaki allround models 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 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 739 cc |
| Power | 74 hp |
| Torque | 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.85 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.73 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 517.4 lb (234.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 LTD weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 498.2 lb (226 kg) for wet/running weight and 496 lb (225 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD heavy compared with other Kawasaki allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 72nd weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 14.85 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Z 750 LTD weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 517.4 lb (234.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Kawasaki Z 750 LTD dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 2.2 lb (1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.44 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.