Across the 1988, 1989 and 1990 model years, the Kawasaki ZX-10 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 575.4 lb (261 kg) and dry weights ranging from 540.1 lb (245 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZX-10 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZX-10?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZX-10 is heavier than about 64% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 ZX-10 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Dry weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Power | 137 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 23.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.2 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 576.3 lb (261.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZX-10 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZX-10 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 575.4 lb (261 kg), while dry weight is 540.1 lb (245 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZX-10 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 64th percentile for weight among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki ZX-10 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1988-1990 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZX-10?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZX-10 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 755.4 lb (342.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki ZX-10 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 23.81 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 79th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki ZX-10 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 576.3 lb (261.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ZX-10 dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 35.3 lb (16 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Kawasaki ZX-10 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 13.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.