For the 1998 model year, the Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 447.5 lb (203 kg) and a dry weight of 388 lb (176 kg).
Kawasaki ZX-6R 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 ZX-6R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZX-6R is lighter than about 57.3% of 144 Kawasaki 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-6R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) |
| Dry weight | 388 lb (176 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Torque | 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.71 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.34 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 417.6 lb (189.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZX-6R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZX-6R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 447.5 lb (203 kg), while dry weight is 388 lb (176 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZX-6R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZX-6R?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZX-6R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 627.5 lb (284.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki ZX-6R with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 417.6 lb (189.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Kawasaki ZX-6R?
Available years with both measurements show about 59.5 lb (27 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Kawasaki ZX-6R total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki ZX-6R torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 10.71 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 ZX-6R engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.34 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.