For the 1989 model year, the Kawasaki FX 400 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Kawasaki FX 400 R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki FX 400 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki FX 400 R is lighter than about 61.1% 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 FX 400 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 400 cc |
| Torque | 26.6 lb-ft (36 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.08 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 93.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki FX 400 R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki FX 400 R weigh?
The source data gives 374.8 lb (170 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki FX 400 R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does the Kawasaki FX 400 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki FX 400 R be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Kawasaki FX 400 R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7.08 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 FX 400 R have per pound?
The model has about 1.07 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki FX 400 R compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki FX 400 R easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.