Across 7 covered model years from 1989 to 1995, the Kawasaki ZXR 750 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 509.3 lb (231 kg) and dry weights ranging from 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZXR 750 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 750?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZXR 750 is heavier than about 68% 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 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 509.3 lb (231 kg) |
| Dry weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 100 hp to 121 hp |
| Torque | 56.4 lb-ft (76.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 19.64 hp / 100 lb to 23.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.21 lb / hp to 5.09 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.48 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb to 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.4 lb / 100 cc to 68 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 459.5 lb (208.4 kg) to 525.6 lb (238.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZXR 750 weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki ZXR 750 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 509.3 lb (231 kg) for wet/running weight and 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 68th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki ZXR 750 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 ZXR 750 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 689.3 lb (312.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ZXR 750 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 19.64 hp per 100 lb to 23.76 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki ZXR 750 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 459.5 lb (208.4 kg) to 525.6 lb (238.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 13.2 lb (6 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Kawasaki ZXR 750 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.48 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.12 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.