Across the 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years, the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 590.8 lb (268 kg).
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport is heavier than about 89.5% 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 ZZR 1400 Performance Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,441 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 116.7 lb-ft (158.2 Nm) to 119.9 lb-ft (162.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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 | 33.85 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.95 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.75 lb-ft / 100 lb to 20.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 590.8 lb (268 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 89.5% of 86 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 33.85 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 19.75 lb-ft per 100 lb to 20.29 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.44 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport above or below the typical Kawasaki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg), the model is roughly 135 lb (61.2 kg) heavier.
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.