For the 2017 model year, the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 498.2 lb (226 kg).
Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance 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 Z800 e version Performance?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance is heavier than about 84.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 Z800 e version Performance weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 806 cc |
| Power | 95 hp |
| Torque | 56.1 lb-ft (76 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.24 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 498.2 lb (226 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 84th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 19.07 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 72nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 11.25 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 Z800 e version Performance engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.62 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki Z800 e version Performance from the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 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.