Across the 2019 and 2020 model years, the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 590.8 lb (268 kg).
Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport 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 ZZR1400 Performance Sport?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport is heavier than about 89.5% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 ZZR1400 Performance Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,441 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 116.7 lb-ft (158.2 Nm) to 119.9 lb-ft (162.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2019 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 | 33.85 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.95 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.75 lb-ft / 100 lb to 20.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 590.8 lb (268 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2019-2020 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 33.85 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 19.75 lb-ft per 100 lb to 20.29 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.44 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport above or below the typical Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 135 lb (61.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki sport bike weight used on this page.
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.