Across the 1993, 1994 and 1995 model years, the Kawasaki KLX 650 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 650 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. 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 650?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 650 is lighter than about 68.5% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 651 cc |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Torque | 38.4 lb-ft (52 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 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 | 13.34 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.5 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.37 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc to 51.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 339.4 lb (153.9 kg) to 357 lb (161.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 650 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX 650 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 337.3 lb (153 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 650 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 31st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki KLX 650 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1993-1995 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX 650?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX 650 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 517.3 lb (234.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 650 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 13.34 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLX 650 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 339.4 lb (153.9 kg) to 357 lb (161.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Kawasaki KLX 650 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 339.4 lb (153.9 kg) to 357 lb (161.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KLX 650 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.37 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.