Across 5 covered model years from 1991 to 2003, the Kawasaki ZXR 400 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 415.6 lb (188.5 kg) and dry weights ranging from 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 357.1 lb (162 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZXR 400 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 ZXR 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZXR 400 is lighter than about 83.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes 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 ZXR 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 415.6 lb (188.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 357.1 lb (162 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Power | 65 hp |
| Torque | 26.6 lb-ft (36 Nm) to 27 lb-ft (36.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1991 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 | 15.85 hp / 100 lb to 18.54 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.39 lb / hp to 6.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.5 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.57 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.96 cc / lb to 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 88.1 lb / 100 cc to 104.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 383.4 lb (173.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZXR 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZXR 400 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 415.6 lb (188.5 kg), while dry weight is 350.5 lb (159 kg) to 357.1 lb (162 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZXR 400 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 83.1% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki ZXR 400 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZXR 400?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZXR 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki ZXR 400 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.85 hp per 100 lb to 18.54 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 46th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki ZXR 400 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 383.4 lb (173.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ZXR 400 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 6.5 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.57 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki ZXR 400 have per pound?
The model has about 0.96 cc per lb to 1.14 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.