Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa Weight (249lb)

Quick answer

For the 2001 model year, the Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).

Dry weight249.1 lb (113 kg)
Fuel capacity2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
Model years covered
2001

Kawasaki KL250-G5 Super Sherpa weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
249.1 lb (113 kg)
13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 235.9 lb (107 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight249.1 lb (113 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider399.1 lb (181 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.4% of total mass
180 lb rider429.1 lb (194.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.1% of total mass
210 lb rider459.1 lb (208.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.3% of total mass

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.38 US gal (9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

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.

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.