For the 1982 model year, the Kawasaki Z550 LTD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Kawasaki Z550 LTD 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 Z550 LTD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z550 LTD is heavier than about 56.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes 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 Z550 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 553 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.3 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 84.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z550 LTD weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z550 LTD wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Z550 LTD lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 56th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z550 LTD?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z550 LTD and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 645.2 lb (292.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z550 LTD power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.75 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 23rd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z550 LTD have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.19 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Z550 LTD compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg), the model is roughly 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z550 LTD weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.