For the 2001 model year, the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 315.3 lb (143 kg).
Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator is lighter than about 71% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 315.3 lb (143 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 253 cc |
| Torque | 14.8 lb-ft (20 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 124.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 333.3 lb (151.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weigh?
The source data gives 315.3 lb (143 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 71% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 495.3 lb (224.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 333.3 lb (151.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 333.3 lb (151.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.68 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 EL 252 Eliminator displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.8 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 81.6 lb (37 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 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.