Across the 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years, the Kawasaki Z300 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Kawasaki Z300 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z300 is lighter than about 79.2% 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 Z300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 296 cc |
| Power | 39 hp |
| Torque | 19.9 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.5 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 125.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z300 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z300 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 370.4 lb (168 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Z300 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z300 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z300?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z300 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z300 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.53 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z300 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.38 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki Z300 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.8 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki Z300 above or below the typical Kawasaki naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 kg), the model is roughly 91.5 lb (41.5 kg) lighter.
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.