For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition is lighter than about 71.5% 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 Z250 Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 15.5 lb-ft (21 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 | 4.18 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 148.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition 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 Z250 Special Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 93.1 lb (42.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.