Across 6 covered model years from 1984 to 1989, the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 714.3 lb (324 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
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 1300 DFI weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 714.3 lb (324 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,285 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 7.13 US gal (27 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 44.3 lb (20.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 714.3 lb (324 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.
Which Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI?
Based on the supplied 7.13 US gal (27 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 44.3 lb (20.1 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 1300 DFI and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 894.3 lb (405.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.8 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 1300 DFI 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.