Across the 2004 and 2006 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 362 lb (164.2 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. 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 Ninja ZX-6RR?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR is lighter than about 76.2% of 21 Kawasaki sport bikes 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 Ninja ZX-6RR weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 362 lb (164.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Power | 98 hp |
| Torque | 50.8 lb-ft (68.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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 | 27.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.69 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.04 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 389.9 lb (176.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR dry weight?
The available dry weight is 362 lb (164.2 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 24th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR years have different weight specs?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2006. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 542 lb (245.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 27.07 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
Is the listed Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 389.9 lb (176.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR with a full tank?
The page calculates about 389.9 lb (176.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.04 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.