For the 1989 model year, the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg).
Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2)?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) is heavier than about 50% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 592 cc |
| Torque | 42.8 lb-ft (58 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 423.1 lb (191.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2)?
Listed dry weight is 396.8 lb (180 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 576.8 lb (261.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 423.1 lb (191.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 423.1 lb (191.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.