Across 4 covered model years from 2001 to 2005, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg).
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R is heavier than about 71% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,160 cc to 1,164 cc |
| Torque | 82.6 lb-ft (112 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.33 cc / lb to 2.37 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.2 lb / 100 cc to 43 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 522.8 lb (237.2 kg) to 531.7 lb (241.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R?
Listed dry weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 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 ZRX 1200 R heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 71st weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R 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 ZRX 1200 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 671.9 lb (304.7 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R 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 522.8 lb (237.2 kg) to 531.7 lb (241.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 522.8 lb (237.2 kg) to 531.7 lb (241.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.33 cc per lb to 2.37 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.