For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLF300 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Kawasaki KLF300 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLF300?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLF300 is heavier than about 73.5% of 81 Kawasaki 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 KLF300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 290 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 | 0.57 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 174.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 519.6 lb (235.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLF300 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLF300 weigh?
The source data gives 504.9 lb (229 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KLF300 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 73rd percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLF300?
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 KLF300 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KLF300 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 519.6 lb (235.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KLF300 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 519.6 lb (235.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLF300 have per pound?
The model has about 0.57 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki KLF300 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 108 lb (49 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLF300 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.