Across the 2004 and 2008 model years, the Kawasaki KLV 1000 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Kawasaki KLV 1000 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. 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 KLV 1000?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLV 1000 is heavier than about 61.1% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLV 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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
| Displacement per pound | 2.17 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.8 lb / 100 cc to 46 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.9% to 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) to 494.7 lb (224.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLV 1000 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 456.4 lb (207 kg) to 458.6 lb (208 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 61st percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KLV 1000 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2004 and 2008 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 KLV 1000?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLV 1000 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 637.5 lb (289.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLV 1000 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) to 494.7 lb (224.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) to 494.7 lb (224.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.17 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki KLV 1000 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 60.6 lb (27.5 kg) heavier.
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.