For the 2001 model year, the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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 KL250-G5 Super Sherpa?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa is heavier than about 61.5% 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 KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 100 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 263.9 lb (119.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weigh?
The source data gives 249.1 lb (113 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 13 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 263.9 lb (119.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 263.9 lb (119.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
How large is the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa engine for its weight?
The model has about 1 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 13.2 lb (6 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 235.9 lb (107 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.