For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 302 lb (137 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 250 SF 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 250 SF?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF is heavier than about 81.5% 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 250 SF weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 121.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 250 SF weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 302 lb (137 kg).
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF 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 250 SF with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 482 lb (218.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.82 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF from the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 41.9 lb (19 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 250 SF 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.