Across 7 covered model years from 1980 to 2020, the Kawasaki KLX 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 250 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 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 250 is lighter than about 57.6% 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 KLX 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 2011, 2012, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Torque | 15.1 lb-ft (20.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1980 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 | 6.71 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.91 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb to 0.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 103.1 lb / 100 cc to 122.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 250 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 250 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 250 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 250?
A full tank works out to about 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX 250 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.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.71 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 66th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KLX 250 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 250 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.82 cc per lb to 0.97 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 250 weight difference versus the category median?
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.
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.