Across 9 covered model years from 1991 to 1999, the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 485 lb (220 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) and dry weights ranging from 443.1 lb (201 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Zephyr 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 Zephyr 750?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is heavier than about 65.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport 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 Zephyr 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Dry weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 738 cc to 739 cc |
| Power | 72 hp |
| Torque | 41.9 lb-ft (56.8 Nm) to 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1991 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.25 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.15 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.64 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb to 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60 lb / 100 cc to 68 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 471.1 lb (213.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Zephyr 750 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 485 lb (220 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg), while dry weight is 443.1 lb (201 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 65th percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Zephyr 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 Zephyr 750?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 665 lb (301.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 16.25 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 471.1 lb (213.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Kawasaki Zephyr 750 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 41.9 lb (19 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 8.64 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.