Across the 2019 and 2020 model years, the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Kawasaki Z 400 ABS weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS is lighter than about 79.7% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 400 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Torque | 28 lb-ft (38 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.37 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.08 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 400 ABS weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 363.8 lb (165 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 400 ABS lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 20th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z 400 ABS 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 400 ABS?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 400 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 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.37 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 56th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.1 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Z 400 ABS compare with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg), the model is roughly 104.8 lb (47.6 kg) lighter.
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.