Across 4 covered model years from 1990 to 1994, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 582 lb (264 kg) and dry weights ranging from 513.7 lb (233 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 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 ZZ-R 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 is heavier than about 70% 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 ZZ-R 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 582 lb (264 kg) |
| Dry weight | 513.7 lb (233 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,052 cc |
| Power | 147 hp |
| Torque | 79.6 lb-ft (107.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 28.62 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.49 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.49 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb to 2.05 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.8 lb / 100 cc to 55.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% to 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 553.1 lb (250.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 582 lb (264 kg), while dry weight is 513.7 lb (233 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 70th percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 762 lb (345.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 28.62 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 88th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 553.1 lb (250.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 15.49 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 large is the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.81 cc per lb to 2.05 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.