For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki Estrella 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Kawasaki Estrella 250 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Estrella 250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Estrella 250 is lighter than about 66% 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 Estrella 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 364.2 lb (165.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Estrella 250 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Estrella 250 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki Estrella 250 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 34th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Estrella 250?
Based on the supplied 1.85 US gal (7 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Estrella 250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki Estrella 250 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 364.2 lb (165.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Kawasaki Estrella 250 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 364.2 lb (165.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Estrella 250 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.3% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Kawasaki Estrella 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.71 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Kawasaki Estrella 250 from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 44.1 lb (20 kg) lighter.
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.