Across 5 covered model years from 1967 to 1971, the Kawasaki A1 Samurai motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 339.5 lb (154 kg) and dry weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki A1 Samurai weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki A1 Samurai?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki A1 Samurai is lighter than about 87.5% of 20 Kawasaki allround models 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 A1 Samurai weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Power | 31 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.95 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.73 cc / lb to 0.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.4 lb / 100 cc to 137.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 341.8 lb (155.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki A1 Samurai weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 339.5 lb (154 kg) for wet/running weight and 319.7 lb (145 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 A1 Samurai heavy compared with other Kawasaki allround models?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 20 Kawasaki allround models, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1967-1971 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.57 US gal (13.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22.2 lb (10.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki A1 Samurai with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 519.5 lb (235.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.13 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 35th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki A1 Samurai 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 341.8 lb (155.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.73 cc per lb to 0.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki A1 Samurai compare with the median Kawasaki allround weight?
The model sits about 131.2 lb (59.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki allround 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.