For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT is lighter than about 73.3% 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 Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 636 cc |
| Power | 131 hp |
| Torque | 52.4 lb-ft (71 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 30.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.26 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 427.7 lb (194 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 73.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 30.63 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 69th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.49 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 28.1 lb (12.8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT 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.