Across the 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years, the Kawasaki Z250SL motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 326.3 lb (148 kg).
Kawasaki Z250SL weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250SL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z250SL is lighter than about 89.2% 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 Z250SL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 28 hp |
| Torque | 16.7 lb-ft (22.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.58 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.65 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 131 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z250SL weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250SL ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 326.3 lb (148 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z250SL heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 11th weight percentile among 60 Kawasaki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Z250SL weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2015-2017 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z250SL fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250SL with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 506.3 lb (229.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z250SL have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.58 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z250SL torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z250SL have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z250SL compare with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
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.