For the 1991 model year, the Kawasaki ZXR 250c motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 357.1 lb (162 kg) and a dry weight of 310.9 lb (141 kg).
Kawasaki ZXR 250c weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 250c?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZXR 250c is lighter than about 97.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport 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 ZXR 250c weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 357.1 lb (162 kg) |
| Dry weight | 310.9 lb (141 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Torque | 17.7 lb-ft (24 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.6 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.94 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 143.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 335.5 lb (152.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZXR 250c weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZXR 250c weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 357.1 lb (162 kg), while dry weight is 310.9 lb (141 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZXR 250c weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 97.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZXR 250c?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZXR 250c weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki ZXR 250c strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.6 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the difference between Kawasaki ZXR 250c dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 46.3 lb (21 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Kawasaki ZXR 250c have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.96 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 ZXR 250c displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.7 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 ZXR 250c weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 98.7 lb (44.8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 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.