Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft Weight (478lb)

Quick answer

For the 1984 model year, the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg).

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 kg)
Fuel capacity3.67 US gal (13.9 L)
Full tank fuel weight22.8 lb (10.4 kg)
Model years covered
1984

Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft is heavier than about 67.3% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
478.4 lb (217 kg)
81 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 396.8 lb (180 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider628.4 lb (285 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.1% of total mass
180 lb rider658.4 lb (298.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.7% of total mass
210 lb rider688.4 lb (312.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.5% of total mass

Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weight & related specs

Model years covered 1984
Dry weight 478.4 lb (217 kg)
Engine displacement 694 cc
Fuel capacity 3.67 US gal (13.9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 22.8 lb (10.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.45 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 68.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.8%
Weight with full tank 501.2 lb (227.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft is heavier than about 67.3% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.67 US gal (13.9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 22.8 lb (10.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weigh?

The source data gives 478.4 lb (217 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 67th percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft?

A full tank works out to about 22.8 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.67 US gal (13.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 501.2 lb (227.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft full-tank weight estimate?

The page calculates about 501.2 lb (227.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.

How large is the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.45 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 81.6 lb (37 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

Official information note

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.