Across 4 covered model years from 2005 to 2012, the Kawasaki KLX 125 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 249.1 lb (113 kg) and dry weights ranging from 175.9 lb (79.8 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KLX 125 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 125 is lighter than about 64.1% 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 KLX 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Dry weight | 175.9 lb (79.8 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc to 125 cc |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb to 0.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.9 lb / 100 cc to 200.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 186.5 lb (84.6 kg) to 260.6 lb (118.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 125 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX 125 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg) and listed dry weight is 175.9 lb (79.8 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 125 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 36th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KLX 125 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 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 KLX 125?
Based on the supplied 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX 125 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KLX 125 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 186.5 lb (84.6 kg) to 260.6 lb (118.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki KLX 125 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.6% to 6% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Kawasaki KLX 125 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 125 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.5 cc per lb to 0.7 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.