For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition 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 Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition 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 Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 296 cc |
| Power | 30 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.1 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.35 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 Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition 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 Special Edition 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.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition?
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 Special Edition 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 Special Edition power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.1 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 22nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition have per 100 lb?
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 Special Edition displacement per pound?
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.
What is the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition weight difference versus the category median?
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.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition 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.