Across 4 covered model years from 1992 to 1997, the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 586.4 lb (266 kg) and dry weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is heavier than about 76% of 144 Kawasaki 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 Zephyr 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 586.4 lb (266 kg) |
| Dry weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,062 cc |
| Power | 93 hp |
| Torque | 65.1 lb-ft (88.3 Nm) to 66.4 lb-ft (90 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1992 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 | 17.43 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc to 55.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 564.7 lb (256.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 586.4 lb (266 kg) for wet/running weight and 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 555.6 lb (252 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 76th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 766.4 lb (347.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.43 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 96th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki motorcycles power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 564.7 lb (256.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.95 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.81 cc per lb to 1.99 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.