Across 6 covered model years from 2018 to 2023, the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 473.1 lb (214.6 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg).
Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe 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 Z900RS Cafe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe is heavier than about 54.7% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 Z900RS Cafe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 473.1 lb (214.6 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 948 cc |
| Power | 110 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) to 72.6 lb-ft (98.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 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 | 23.25 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.3 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.9 lb / 100 cc to 50.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 473.1 lb (214.6 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 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 Z900RS Cafe lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 55th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2018-2023 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 Z900RS Cafe?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 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 Z900RS Cafe and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 23.25 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.9% to 5.9% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.32 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 Z900RS Cafe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.99 cc per lb to 2 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.