Across the 1987, 1988 and 1989 model years, the Kawasaki ZL 1000 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 597.5 lb (271 kg).
Kawasaki ZL 1000 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki ZL 1000?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZL 1000 is heavier than about 98.3% 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 ZL 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 597.5 lb (271 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Power | 110 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 18.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.43 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZL 1000 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZL 1000 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 597.5 lb (271 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki ZL 1000 heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 98th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki ZL 1000 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1987-1989 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki ZL 1000 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.89 US gal (18.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.4 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZL 1000 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 777.5 lb (352.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ZL 1000 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 18.41 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 66th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki ZL 1000 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki ZL 1000 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki ZL 1000 from the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
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.