Across 4 covered model years from 2014 to 2017, the Kawasaki Z250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 326.3 lb (148 kg) to 370.4 lb (168 kg).
Kawasaki Z250 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z250 is lighter than about 79.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 Z250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) to 370.4 lb (168 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 32 hp |
| Torque | 15.5 lb-ft (21 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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 | 8.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.18 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.67 cc / lb to 0.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 131 lb / 100 cc to 148.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 7.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 326.3 lb (148 kg) to 370.4 lb (168 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Z250 heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 21st weight percentile among 60 Kawasaki naked bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Z250 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 Z250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Z250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Z250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.64 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Z250 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.18 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Z250 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.67 cc per lb to 0.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Z250 years?
The usable year data ranges from 326.3 lb (148 kg) in 2017 to 370.4 lb (168 kg) in 2014-2016.
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.