Across 4 covered model years from 2001 to 2004, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S is heavier than about 61.1% of 9 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,164 cc |
| Torque | 82.6 lb-ft (112 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 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 | 16.43 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.32 cc / lb to 2.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43 lb / 100 cc to 43.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 531.7 lb (241.2 kg) to 533.9 lb (242.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S weigh?
The source data gives 500.4 lb (227 kg) to 502.7 lb (228 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 61st percentile for weight among 9 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 680.4 lb (308.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 531.7 lb (241.2 kg) to 533.9 lb (242.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 16.43 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.32 cc per lb to 2.33 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 ZRX 1200 S weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 22 lb (10 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg) in this dataset.
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.