For the 2017 model year, the Kawasaki Z300 Performance motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Kawasaki Z300 Performance 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 Performance?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z300 Performance 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 Z300 Performance weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 296 cc |
| 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| 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 Performance weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z300 Performance 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 Performance lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z300 Performance?
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 Performance 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.
How much of the Kawasaki Z300 Performance total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Z300 Performance torque compare with its weight?
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.
What is the Kawasaki Z300 Performance engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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.
How far is the Kawasaki Z300 Performance from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 93.1 lb (42.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z300 Performance weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.