Across 4 covered model years from 1977 to 1980, the Kawasaki KH 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 233.7 lb (106 kg).
Kawasaki KH 125 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KH 125 is lighter than about 98.4% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 KH 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 233.7 lb (106 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc to 125 cc |
| Power | 10 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1977 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 | 4.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 23.37 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 187 lb / 100 cc to 188.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 8.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KH 125 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 125 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 233.7 lb (106 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KH 125 heavy compared with other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki KH 125 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1977-1980 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KH 125 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) to 3.04 US gal (11.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) to 18.9 lb (8.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 125 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 413.7 lb (187.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KH 125 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki KH 125 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.3% to 8.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki KH 125 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.53 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki KH 125 from the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 234.9 lb (106.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki classic 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.