Across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 model years, the Kawasaki KLX 230R S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 230R S 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.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230R S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 230R S is lighter than about 57.6% 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 230R S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 233 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 230R S weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 230R S weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 253.5 lb (115 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 230R S weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 46 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki KLX 230R S model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2023. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024, 2025.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 230R S?
A full tank works out to about 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) from the listed 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX 230R S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 433.5 lb (196.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX 230R S engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.92 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 230R S above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 6.6 lb (3 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 230R S easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.