Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Kawasaki Z 250 A motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 368.2 lb (167 kg).
Kawasaki Z 250 A weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250 A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 250 A is lighter than about 82.5% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 250 A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 368.2 lb (167 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 147.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 250 A weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250 A ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 368.2 lb (167 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z 250 A heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 18th weight percentile among 60 Kawasaki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Z 250 A weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 250 A fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.57 US gal (13.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.2 lb (10.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250 A with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 548.2 lb (248.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 A displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.68 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 A weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 93.7 lb (42.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z 250 A feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.