Kawasaki KFX 50 Weight (243lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 2009 to 2014, the Kawasaki KFX 50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 870.2 lb (394.7 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 244.9 lb (111.1 kg)
Dry weight870.2 lb (394.7 kg)
Fuel capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full tank fuel weight9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Model years covered
20092010201120132014

Kawasaki KFX 50 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KFX 50?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KFX 50 is lighter than about 91.3% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
242.6 lb (110 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight240.1 lb (108.9 kg) – 244.9 lb (111.1 kg)
Dry weight870.2 lb (394.7 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 rider392.6 lb (178.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.8% of total mass
180 lb rider422.6 lb (191.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.4% of total mass
210 lb rider452.6 lb (205.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 53.6% of total mass

Kawasaki KFX 50 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Wet / running weight 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 244.9 lb (111.1 kg)
Dry weight 870.2 lb (394.7 kg)
Engine displacement 49.5 cc
Fuel capacity 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2009 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
2011240.3 lb (109 kg)
2014240.1 lb (108.9 kg)
Fuel capacity
20111.45 US gal (5.5 L)
2013-20141.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
20119 lb (4.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.06 cc / lb to 0.21 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 485 lb / 100 cc to 1,757.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 1.1% to 3.9%
Weight with full tank 879.5 lb (398.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KFX 50 is lighter than about 91.3% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Kawasaki KFX 50 weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki KFX 50 dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 244.9 lb (111.1 kg) and listed dry weight is 870.2 lb (394.7 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Kawasaki KFX 50 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 9th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Kawasaki KFX 50 years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KFX 50?

Based on the supplied 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Kawasaki KFX 50 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 422.6 lb (191.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What does the Kawasaki KFX 50 weigh with a full tank?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 879.5 lb (398.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the Kawasaki KFX 50 displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.06 cc per lb to 0.21 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How much does Kawasaki KFX 50 weight vary by year?

Among years with usable comparable figures, 2014 is the lightest at 240.1 lb (108.9 kg), while 2009 is the heaviest at 870.2 lb (394.7 kg).

What is the Kawasaki KFX 50 weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 220.9 lb (100.2 kg) lighter.

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.