For the 2006 model year, the Kawasaki KLX 250 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 261.9 lb (118.8 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 250 R 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 250 R is lighter than about 82.1% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX 250 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.95 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 105.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 273.7 lb (124.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 250 R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R weigh?
The source data gives 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 82.1% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 250 R?
A full tank works out to about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) from the listed 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 441.9 lb (200.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KLX 250 R be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 273.7 lb (124.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 273.7 lb (124.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R have per pound?
The model has about 0.95 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 250 R compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 134.9 lb (61.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 R 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.