Across 12 covered model years from 2012 to 2025, the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg).
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 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 Brute Force 300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 is heavier than about 72.9% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 271 cc |
| Power | 21.5 hp to 22 hp |
| Torque | 15.9 lb-ft (21.6 Nm) to 16.4 lb-ft (22.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 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 | 4.01 hp / 100 lb to 4.12 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.25 lb / hp to 24.92 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.97 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.08 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 196.9 lb / 100 cc to 197.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 533.5 lb (242 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 73rd percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Brute Force 300 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 Brute Force 300?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 4.01 hp per 100 lb to 4.12 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 21st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki motorcycles power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 2.97 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.08 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 many cc does the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 have per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 72.2 lb (32.8 kg) heavier 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.