Across 9 covered model years from 1976 to 2011, the Kawasaki Z 750 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) and dry weights ranging from 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Z 750 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 750 is heavier than about 87.5% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 2004, 2006, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Dry weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 675 cc to 748 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Torque | 5.6 lb-ft (7.6 Nm) to 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1976 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.3 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.55 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.44 cc / lb to 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.5 lb / 100 cc to 69.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 459.5 lb (208.4 kg) to 528.6 lb (239.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 750 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 750 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg), while dry weight is 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 498.2 lb (226 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Z 750 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 88th percentile among 12 compatible Kawasaki supermoto bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Z 750 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 750?
A full tank works out to about 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) to 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 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Z 750 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 459.5 lb (208.4 kg) to 528.6 lb (239.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z 750 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 1.3 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.55 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki Z 750 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.44 cc per lb to 1.74 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 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 149.9 lb (68 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki supermoto bike weight of 368.2 lb (167 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.