For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition is heavier than about 60.8% of 144 Kawasaki 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 Z750R Black Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Torque | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 66 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 61st percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.89 US gal (18.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.4 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.51 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 30.3 lb (13.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.