For the 2004 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 410.1 lb (186 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. 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 Ninja ZX-9R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R is lighter than about 94.4% of 9 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 Ninja ZX-9R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 899 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.19 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weigh?
The source data gives 410.1 lb (186 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.4% of 9 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.19 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 68.3 lb (31 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.