Across 13 covered model years from 1984 to 2005, the Kawasaki KLR 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 295.4 lb (134 kg) and dry weights ranging from 257.9 lb (117 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KLR 250 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 250 is heavier than about 73.9% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 KLR 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) |
| Dry weight | 257.9 lb (117 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 17 hp to 23 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 US gal (10.97 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1984 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 | 5.75 hp / 100 lb to 7.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.84 lb / hp to 17.38 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.84 cc / lb to 0.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 103.6 lb / 100 cc to 118.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 276 lb (125.2 kg) to 276 lb (125.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLR 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLR 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 295.4 lb (134 kg), while dry weight is 257.9 lb (117 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KLR 250 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 74th percentile among 46 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki KLR 250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLR 250?
A full tank works out to about 18 lb (8.2 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.9 US gal (10.97 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLR 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 475.4 lb (215.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.75 hp per 100 lb to 7.79 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 78th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Kawasaki KLR 250 weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 276 lb (125.2 kg) to 276 lb (125.2 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 KLR 250 have per pound?
The model has about 0.84 cc per lb to 0.97 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 KLR 250 compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 35.3 lb (16 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg) in this dataset.
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.