Across 8 covered model years from 2006 to 2017, the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 590.8 lb (268 kg) and dry weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 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 ZZR 1400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 is heavier than about 89.5% 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 ZZR 1400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Dry weight | 474 lb (215 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,352 cc to 1,441 cc |
| Torque | 113.5 lb-ft (153.9 Nm) to 119.9 lb-ft (162.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.74 lb-ft / 100 lb to 23.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.35 cc / lb to 2.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 35.1 lb / 100 cc to 42.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 510 lb (231.4 kg) to 611.5 lb (277.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 590.8 lb (268 kg), while dry weight is 474 lb (215 kg) to 575.4 lb (261 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 90th percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Are all Kawasaki ZZR 1400 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 ZZR 1400?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 510 lb (231.4 kg) to 611.5 lb (277.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.1% to 7.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki ZZR 1400 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 19.74 lb-ft per 100 lb to 23.95 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 ZZR 1400 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.35 cc per lb to 2.85 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.