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