For the 1980 model year, the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 582 lb (264 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection weight overview
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
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection is heavier than about 84.4% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 Z 1000 Fuel Injection weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 582 lb (264 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,015 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 582 lb (264 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 84th percentile among 32 compatible Kawasaki classic motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 762 lb (345.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 16.67 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.74 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 Z 1000 Fuel Injection weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 113.4 lb (51.4 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 Fuel Injection 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.
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.