Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) and dry weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX 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 SX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX is heavier than about 65.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 SX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| 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 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg), while dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 66th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Z 1000 SX model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011-2012 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Z 1000 SX weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 533.9 lb (242.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 16.14 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 Z 1000 SX displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.07 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 SX weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 39.1 lb (17.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.