Across 12 covered model years from 1990 to 2002, the Kawasaki EN 500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg) and dry weights ranging from 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki EN 500 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki EN 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki EN 500 is lighter than about 84.9% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 EN 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Dry weight | 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc to 499 cc |
| Power | 34 hp to 50 hp |
| Torque | 28.8 lb-ft (39 Nm) to 32.5 lb-ft (44.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 7.79 hp / 100 lb to 12.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.25 lb / hp to 12.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.1 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.06 cc / lb to 1.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 82.2 lb / 100 cc to 94.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 428.1 lb (194.2 kg) to 461.2 lb (209.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki EN 500 weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki EN 500 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 471.8 lb (214 kg) for wet/running weight and 410.1 lb (186 kg) to 438.7 lb (199 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 EN 500 heavy compared with other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 15th weight percentile among 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki EN 500 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki EN 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki EN 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 620.9 lb (281.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki EN 500 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.79 hp per 100 lb to 12.13 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki EN 500 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 428.1 lb (194.2 kg) to 461.2 lb (209.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki EN 500 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.1 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki EN 500 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.06 cc per lb to 1.22 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.