For the 2015 model year, the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 330.7 lb (150 kg).
Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS is lighter than about 77.4% 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 250SL ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 330.7 lb (150 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 132.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 330.7 lb (150 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 250SL ABS lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 23rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 250SL ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 510.7 lb (231.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.75 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 250SL ABS weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 132.8 lb (60.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 250SL ABS weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.