Across 8 covered model years from 1993 to 2001, the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 595.2 lb (270 kg) and dry weights ranging from 513.7 lb (233 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZR 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 is heavier than about 83% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles 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 ZZR 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Dry weight | 513.7 lb (233 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,052 cc to 1,152 cc |
| Power | 150 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 29.2 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc to 56.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 553.1 lb (250.9 kg) to 557.5 lb (252.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 595.2 lb (270 kg), while dry weight is 513.7 lb (233 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 83rd percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki ZZR 1100 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 ZZR 1100?
A full tank works out to about 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) from the listed 6.34 US gal (24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 775.2 lb (351.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 29.2 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 90th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 553.1 lb (250.9 kg) to 557.5 lb (252.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 13.63 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 have per pound?
The model has about 1.77 cc per lb to 2.24 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.