Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Kawasaki Bayou 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 427.9 lb (194.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Bayou 250 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Bayou 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Bayou 250 is lighter than about 60.8% of 144 Kawasaki 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 Bayou 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 427.9 lb (194.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 228 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.53 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 186.6 lb / 100 cc to 187.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 441.7 lb (200.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Bayou 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Bayou 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 427.7 lb (194 kg) to 427.9 lb (194.1 kg), while dry weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Bayou 250 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Bayou 250 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 Bayou 250?
A full tank works out to about 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) from the listed 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Bayou 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 607.9 lb (275.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki Bayou 250 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 441.7 lb (200.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Bayou 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.8% to 3.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki Bayou 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki Bayou 250 from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 35.6 lb (16.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.