Across the 1979 and 1980 model years, the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 608.5 lb (276 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1000 ST weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST is heavier than about 89.1% 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 ST weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 608.5 lb (276 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,015 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1000 ST weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 608.5 lb (276 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST heavy compared with other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1979-1980 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 788.5 lb (357.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 139.9 lb (63.4 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z 1000 ST feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.