Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1999, the Kawasaki GPX 600 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg).
Kawasaki GPX 600 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 GPX 600 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPX 600 R is lighter than about 55.2% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki GPX 600 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 584 cc to 593 cc |
| Torque | 39.1 lb-ft (53 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.44 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb to 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.7 lb / 100 cc to 78.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 7.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPX 600 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 600 R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki GPX 600 R heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 45th percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Does the Kawasaki GPX 600 R weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki GPX 600 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 600 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Kawasaki GPX 600 R total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.4% to 7.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki GPX 600 R torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.44 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki GPX 600 R engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.27 cc per lb to 1.3 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki GPX 600 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.