Across 6 covered model years from 1984 to 1990, the Kawasaki KLR 600 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 359.4 lb (163 kg).
Kawasaki KLR 600 E weight overview
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
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 600 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 600 E is heavier than about 88% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLR 600 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 359.4 lb (163 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 561 cc to 564 cc |
| Power | 42 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) to 3.06 US gal (11.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) to 19.1 lb (8.6 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 | 12.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.14 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.57 cc / lb to 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.6 lb / 100 cc to 63.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLR 600 E weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLR 600 E wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 341.7 lb (155 kg) to 359.4 lb (163 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 KLR 600 E lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 88% of 46 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki KLR 600 E years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLR 600 E?
Based on the supplied 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) to 3.06 US gal (11.6 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) to 19.1 lb (8.6 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 KLR 600 E and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KLR 600 E power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.29 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLR 600 E have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.57 cc per lb to 1.65 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki KLR 600 E compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 90.4 lb (41 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLR 600 E 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.
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.