Across 4 covered model years from 2020 to 2023, the Kawasaki Z H2 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 529.1 lb (240 kg).
Kawasaki Z H2 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Z H2?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z H2 is heavier than about 70.5% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Z H2 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 529.1 lb (240 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.1 lb-ft / 100 lb to 19.18 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.89 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.8 lb / 100 cc to 53 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z H2 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z H2 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 529.1 lb (240 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z H2 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Z H2 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Z H2 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z H2 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 708 lb (321.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Z H2 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 19.1 lb-ft per 100 lb to 19.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Z H2 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.89 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Z H2 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 64.5 lb (29.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Z H2 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.