Across the 2012, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer 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 SX Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer is lighter than about 68% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 136.1 hp to 140.1 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 81.9 lb-ft (111 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 27.08 hp / 100 lb to 27.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.62 lb / hp to 3.69 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc to 48.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 32nd weight percentile among 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 27.08 hp per 100 lb to 27.63 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% to 6.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX Tourer engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.06 cc per lb to 2.07 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.