For the 1977 model year, the Kawasaki KE-250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 265 lb (120.2 kg).
Kawasaki KE-250 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KE-250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE-250 is heavier than about 80.8% of 13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road 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 KE-250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 265 lb (120.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Torque | 18.4 lb-ft (25 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 US gal (8.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.81 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.94 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 106 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 279.3 lb (126.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KE-250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KE-250?
Listed dry weight is 265 lb (120.2 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki KE-250 heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki KE-250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.3 US gal (8.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KE-250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 445 lb (201.8 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KE-250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.19 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KE-250 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 279.3 lb (126.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Kawasaki KE-250 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 279.3 lb (126.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki KE-250 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KE-250 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.94 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.