Across the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 354.9 lb (161 kg) and dry weights ranging from 326.3 lb (148 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition is lighter than about 80% of 20 Kawasaki allround models 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 Estrella Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 354.9 lb (161 kg) |
| Dry weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 20 hp |
| Torque | 13.3 lb-ft (18 Nm) to 14.8 lb-ft (20 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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 | 5.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.75 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.74 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.16 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 142.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.2% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 337.8 lb (153.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2014-2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 354.9 lb (161 kg) and listed dry weight is 326.3 lb (148 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki allround models?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 20th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition?
Based on the supplied 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 534.9 lb (242.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.63 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 15th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 337.8 lb (153.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.74 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.16 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.7 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.