For the 2011 model year, the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer is heavier than about 72.2% of 9 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 136.1 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 27.08 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.69 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 533.9 lb (242.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer dry weight?
The available dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 72.2% of 9 sport-touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 27.08 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
Is the listed Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 533.9 lb (242.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 533.9 lb (242.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.2% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.