Kawasaki ZXR 750 R Weight (485lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1991 and 1992 model years, the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
19911992

Kawasaki ZXR 750 R weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R is heavier than about 65.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
485 lb (220 kg)
86 Kawasaki sport bikesMedian: 455.8 lb (206.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider635 lb (288 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.4% of total mass
180 lb rider665 lb (301.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.9% of total mass
210 lb rider695 lb (315.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.8% of total mass

Kawasaki ZXR 750 R weight & related specs

Model years covered 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 485 lb (220 kg)
Engine displacement 749 cc
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.54 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 64.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R is heavier than about 65.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of fuel when full.

Kawasaki ZXR 750 R weight FAQ

How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 485 lb (220 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 65th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

Does the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1991-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 665 lb (301.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

What is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R weight difference versus the category median?

The model sits about 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki sport bike weight used on this page.

Will the Kawasaki ZXR 750 R feel heavy at low speed?

It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.

Official information note

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.