For the 1989 model year, the Kawasaki GPX 500 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
Kawasaki GPX 500 R 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 GPX 500 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPX 500 R is lighter than about 50.3% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 GPX 500 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 93.2 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPX 500 R weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki GPX 500 R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 463 lb (210 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 GPX 500 R lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 50th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
What is the combined Kawasaki GPX 500 R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 643 lb (291.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki GPX 500 R displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.07 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki GPX 500 R weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.