Across the 2022 and 2023 model years, the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 291 lb (132 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 230 SE weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE is heavier than about 64.1% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 230 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 233 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.8 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 124.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 230 SE weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 291 lb (132 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 64th percentile among 46 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2022-2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2 US gal (7.57 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.4 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 471 lb (213.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.8 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 30.9 lb (14 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 230 SE feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.