Kawasaki EL250 Weight (351lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1991 and 1993 model years, the Kawasaki EL250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 350.5 lb (159 kg).

Wet / running weight350.5 lb (159 kg)
Fuel capacity2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full tank fuel weight18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Model years covered
19911993

Kawasaki EL250 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki EL250?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL250 is lighter than about 75% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
350.5 lb (159 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight350.5 lb (159 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider500.5 lb (227 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70% of total mass
180 lb rider530.5 lb (240.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.1% of total mass
210 lb rider560.5 lb (254.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.5% of total mass

Kawasaki EL250 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1991, 1993
Wet / running weight 350.5 lb (159 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc to 250 cc
Fuel capacity 2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)

Weight by model year

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year weight change. A usable dry/wet weight was not supplied for 1993.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.71 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 140.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL250 is lighter than about 75% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.91 US gal (11 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki EL250 weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki EL250 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 350.5 lb (159 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki EL250 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 75% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Kawasaki EL250 model years the same weight?

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1991. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1993.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki EL250?

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 EL250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Kawasaki EL250 have per pound?

The model has about 0.71 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 EL250 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 113 lb (51.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki EL250 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.