For the 2002 model year, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 326.3 lb (148 kg).
Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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 ZZ-R 250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 is lighter than about 69.8% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.76 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 131.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250?
Listed dry weight is 326.3 lb (148 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 ZZ-R 250 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 30th weight percentile among 81 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 506.3 lb (229.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 70.5 lb (32 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.