Kawasaki KH 250 Weight (386lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1975 to 1978, the Kawasaki KH 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).

Wet / running weight385.8 lb (175 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb6.74 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1975197619771978

Kawasaki KH 250 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 250?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KH 250 is lighter than about 73.4% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
385.8 lb (175 kg)
32 Kawasaki classic motorcyclesMedian: 468.6 lb (212.6 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight385.8 lb (175 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 rider535.8 lb (243 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72% of total mass
180 lb rider565.8 lb (256.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.2% of total mass
210 lb rider595.8 lb (270.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.8% of total mass

Kawasaki KH 250 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Wet / running weight 385.8 lb (175 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
Power 26 hp
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 6.74 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 14.84 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 154.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KH 250 is lighter than about 73.4% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 23 lb (10.4 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 6.74 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Kawasaki KH 250 weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki KH 250 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 385.8 lb (175 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Kawasaki KH 250 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 27th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Kawasaki KH 250 years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KH 250?

Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Kawasaki KH 250 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Kawasaki KH 250 power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 6.74 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 15th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Kawasaki KH 250 displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.65 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Kawasaki KH 250 weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg), the model is roughly 82.8 lb (37.6 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Kawasaki KH 250 weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

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.