Across the 2015 and 2019 model years, the Kawasaki Z1000SX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Kawasaki Z1000SX 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 Z1000SX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z1000SX is heavier than about 61.5% of 144 Kawasaki 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 Z1000SX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Torque | 81.9 lb-ft (111 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.15 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb to 2.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.7 lb / 100 cc to 48.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z1000SX weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000SX ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 487.2 lb (221 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 Z1000SX heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 61st percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki Z1000SX 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 Z1000SX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 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 Z1000SX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 677.1 lb (307.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z1000SX have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.15 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000SX displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.06 cc per lb to 2.14 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000SX weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 33.6 lb (15.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z1000SX 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.