For the 2015 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja SS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 274.5 lb (124.5 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja SS weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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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How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja SS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja SS is lighter than about 80.9% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 274.5 lb (124.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149 cc |
| Torque | 15.9 lb-ft (21.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.85 US gal (10.8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.7 lb (8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 184.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 292.2 lb (132.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja SS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja SS?
Listed dry weight is 274.5 lb (124.5 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja SS heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 19th weight percentile among 81 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja SS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.85 US gal (10.8 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 17.7 lb (8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja SS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 454.5 lb (206.1 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki Ninja SS dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 292.2 lb (132.5 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Ninja SS with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 292.2 lb (132.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Ninja SS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja SS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja SS weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 122.4 lb (55.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.