Across 8 covered model years from 2013 to 2021, the Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Kawasaki KLX250 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX250 is lighter than about 58.3% 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 KLX250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 21.5 hp |
| Torque | 15.1 lb-ft (20.5 Nm) to 15.2 lb-ft (20.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 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 | 7.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.15 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.97 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 122.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX250 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX250 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 304.2 lb (138 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KLX250 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki supermoto bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KLX250 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX250?
Based on the supplied 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.07 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KLX250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.82 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki supermoto bike weight of 368.2 lb (167 kg), the model is roughly 63.9 lb (29 kg) lighter.
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.