Kawasaki KE 125 Weight (243lb)

Quick answer

Across 9 covered model years from 1975 to 1983, the Kawasaki KE 125 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 242.5 lb (110 kg).

Wet / running weight240.3 lb (109 kg) to 242.5 lb (110 kg)
Fuel capacity1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg)
Power / 100 lb4.12 hp / 100 lb to 4.16 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
197519761977197819791980198119821983

Kawasaki KE 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 125?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE 125 is lighter than about 66.3% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
242.5 lb (110 kg)
46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 260.1 lb (118 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight240.3 lb (109 kg) – 242.5 lb (110 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 rider392.5 lb (178 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.8% of total mass
180 lb rider422.5 lb (191.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.4% of total mass
210 lb rider452.5 lb (205.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 53.6% of total mass

Kawasaki KE 125 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 242.5 lb (110 kg)
Engine displacement 125 cc
Power 10 hp
Torque 11.6 lb-ft (15.7 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1975 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.

Wet / running weight
1978-1983242.5 lb (110 kg)
Fuel capacity
1977-19832.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
1977-198315.6 lb (7.1 kg)
Power per 100 lb
19834.12 hp / 100 lb

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 4.12 hp / 100 lb to 4.16 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 24.03 lb / hp to 24.25 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 4.82 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.52 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 192.2 lb / 100 cc to 194 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.1% to 6.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE 125 is lighter than about 66.3% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 4.12 hp per 100 lb to 4.16 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Kawasaki KE 125 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 125 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 242.5 lb (110 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Kawasaki KE 125 heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 34th weight percentile among 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Kawasaki KE 125 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 KE 125 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 125 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 422.5 lb (191.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KE 125 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.12 hp per 100 lb to 4.16 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 9th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Kawasaki KE 125 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How many cc does the Kawasaki KE 125 have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

How does the Kawasaki KE 125 compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.

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.