Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi Weight (505lb)

Quick answer

For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).

Wet / running weight504.9 lb (229 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
2016

Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi is heavier than about 66.7% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
504.9 lb (229 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight504.9 lb (229 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider654.9 lb (297 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.1% of total mass
180 lb rider684.9 lb (310.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.7% of total mass
210 lb rider714.9 lb (324.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.6% of total mass

Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weight & related specs

Model years covered 2016
Wet / running weight 504.9 lb (229 kg)
Engine displacement 806 cc
Torque 61.2 lb-ft (83 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 12.13 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.6 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 62.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi is heavier than about 66.7% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 504.9 lb (229 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 67th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much torque does the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 12.13 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.6 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 41.3 lb (18.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki Z800 Sugomi easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

Official information note

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.