Across 4 covered model years from 2001 to 2006, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg).
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 is heavier than about 61.1% of 9 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,164 cc |
| Power | 122 hp |
| Torque | 82.6 lb-ft (112 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 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 | 24.38 hp / 100 lb to 24.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.01 lb / hp to 4.1 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.33 cc / lb to 2.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42 lb / 100 cc to 43 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 522.8 lb (237.2 kg) to 531.7 lb (241.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200?
Listed dry weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 61st percentile among 9 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
Does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 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 ZRX 1200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 671.9 lb (304.7 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.38 hp per 100 lb to 24.93 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 522.8 lb (237.2 kg) to 531.7 lb (241.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much of the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% to 6.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki ZRX 1200 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.