Across 9 covered model years from 1984 to 1992, the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 566.6 lb (257 kg) and dry weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki GPZ 900 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 GPZ 900 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R is heavier than about 54% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 GPZ 900 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 908 cc |
| Power | 115 hp |
| Torque | 61.6 lb-ft (83.5 Nm) to 63 lb-ft (85.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1984 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 | 20.3 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.93 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.87 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 538.8 lb (244.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPZ 900 R weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1984-1992 years, listed wet/running weight is 566.6 lb (257 kg) and listed dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 54th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki GPZ 900 R years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki GPZ 900 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 746.6 lb (338.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 20.3 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 57th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 538.8 lb (244.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.87 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.12 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.6 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.