For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 491.6 lb (223 kg).
Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi is heavier than about 75.8% 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 Z1000 Sugomi weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Torque | 81.9 lb-ft (111 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 76th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.12 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi from the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z1000 Sugomi feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.