Across 5 covered model years from 1986 to 1990, the Kawasaki GPX 750 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg).
Kawasaki GPX 750 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 750 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki GPX 750 R is lighter than about 72% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles 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 750 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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 | 20.43 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.89 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc to 65.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% to 7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki GPX 750 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 750 R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki GPX 750 R heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki GPX 750 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 750 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki GPX 750 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki GPX 750 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.43 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 60th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Kawasaki GPX 750 R engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki GPX 750 R years?
The usable year data ranges from 489.4 lb (222 kg) in 1986-1988 to 491.6 lb (223 kg) in 1989-1990.
Is the Kawasaki GPX 750 R above or below the typical Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 68.9 lb (31.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.