Across 4 covered model years from 2013 to 2017, the Kawasaki Z1000 SX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Kawasaki Z1000 SX 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z1000 SX is lighter than about 68% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 Z1000 SX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 136.1 hp to 142 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 81.9 lb-ft (111 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
The 2013 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 26.84 hp / 100 lb to 27.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.65 lb / hp to 3.73 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.8 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc to 49.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z1000 SX weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 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 Z1000 SX lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 32nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Z1000 SX years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Z1000 SX?
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. 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 Z1000 SX and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 26.84 hp per 100 lb to 27.41 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 82nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z1000 SX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.8 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Z1000 SX displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.01 cc per lb to 2.07 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Kawasaki Z1000 SX weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2013 is the lightest at 502.7 lb (228 kg), while 2017 is the heaviest at 518.1 lb (235 kg).
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.