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).
Kawasaki KE 125 weight overview
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.
Light Motorcycle
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.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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.
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
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.
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.