For the 2013 model year, the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition 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 Z 1000 ABS Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition is heavier than about 60.1% 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 Z 1000 ABS Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.13 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 489.4 lb (222 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 Z 1000 ABS Special Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 60th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition?
Based on the supplied 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.9 lb (11.3 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 Z 1000 ABS Special Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.13 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 25.9 lb (11.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition 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.