Across 5 covered model years from 2007 to 2020, the Kawasaki KLX250S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) and dry weights ranging from 261.9 lb (118.8 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KLX250S 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX250S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX250S is lighter than about 79.2% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 KLX250S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Dry weight | 261.9 lb (118.8 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 | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 5.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb to 0.95 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 105.2 lb / 100 cc to 122.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 273.7 lb (124.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX250S weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX250S weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 295.4 lb (134 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg), while dry weight is 261.9 lb (118.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KLX250S weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79.2% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki KLX250S model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX250S?
A full tank works out to about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) from the listed 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX250S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 480.9 lb (218.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki KLX250S strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.07 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KLX250S weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 273.7 lb (124.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250S torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX250S engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.82 cc per lb to 0.95 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.