For the 1979 model year, the Kawasaki Z 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 368.2 lb (167 kg).
Kawasaki Z 250 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z 250 is lighter than about 76.6% 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 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 368.2 lb (167 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 147.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z 250 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z 250 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 368.2 lb (167 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Z 250 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 23rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z 250?
Based on the supplied 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Z 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 548.2 lb (248.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Kawasaki Z 250 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.68 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki Z 250 above or below the typical Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg), the model is roughly 100.4 lb (45.6 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Z 250 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.