Across 4 covered model years from 1997 to 2000, the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 540.1 lb (245 kg) and dry weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZRX 1100 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 ZRX 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 is heavier than about 92.5% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes 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 ZRX 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) |
| Dry weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,052 cc |
| Power | 98 hp to 110 hp |
| Torque | 67.9 lb-ft (92 Nm) to 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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 | 18.14 hp / 100 lb to 22.58 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.43 lb / hp to 5.51 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.56 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.95 cc / lb to 2.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.3 lb / 100 cc to 51.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 520.1 lb (235.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZRX 1100 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1997-2000 years, listed wet/running weight is 540.1 lb (245 kg) and listed dry weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 92.5% of 60 naked bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki ZRX 1100 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1997-2000 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki ZRX 1100?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 720.1 lb (326.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 18.14 hp per 100 lb to 22.58 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 78th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 520.1 lb (235.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.56 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.84 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.95 cc per lb to 2.16 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.