Across 4 covered model years from 2013 to 2017, the Kawasaki Z800 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki Z800 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z800 is heavier than about 89.2% 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 Z800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 806 cc |
| Power | 111.3 hp |
| Torque | 61.2 lb-ft (83 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 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 | 22.05 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.54 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.13 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb to 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.1 lb / 100 cc to 62.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z800 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Z800 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Z800 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 89th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
Are all Kawasaki Z800 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Z800?
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 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Z800 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 22.05 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Z800 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.13 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.23 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 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.6 cc per lb to 1.61 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Z800 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 43 lb (19.5 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.