For the 1975 model year, the Kawasaki KE 100 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 222.7 lb (101 kg).
Kawasaki KE 100 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE 100 is lighter than about 70.7% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 KE 100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 222.7 lb (101 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 100 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.45 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 222.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KE 100 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KE 100 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 222.7 lb (101 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KE 100 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 29th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KE 100?
Based on the supplied 2.11 US gal (8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13.1 lb (6 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KE 100 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 402.7 lb (182.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Kawasaki KE 100 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.45 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki KE 100 above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 37.5 lb (17 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KE 100 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.