Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2017, the Kawasaki KLX125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Kawasaki KLX125 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 KLX125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX125 is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes 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 KLX125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 10.2 hp to 10.3 hp |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 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 | 4.09 hp / 100 lb to 4.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.19 lb / hp to 24.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 199.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX125 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX125 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX125 heavy compared with other Kawasaki supermoto bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki KLX125 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2013-2017 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX125 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.85 US gal (7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.5 lb (5.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX125 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KLX125 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.09 hp per 100 lb to 4.13 hp per 100 lb.
How much of the Kawasaki KLX125 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.6% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki KLX125 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki KLX125 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.5 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.