For the 2013 model year, the Kawasaki KLX250SF motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 297.6 lb (135 kg).
Kawasaki KLX250SF 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 KLX250SF?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX250SF is lighter than about 80.9% of 144 Kawasaki 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 KLX250SF weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 297.6 lb (135 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 | 0.84 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 119.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX250SF weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX250SF wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 297.6 lb (135 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 KLX250SF lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 19th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX250SF?
Based on the supplied 2 US gal (7.57 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 12.4 lb (5.6 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 KLX250SF and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 477.6 lb (216.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Kawasaki KLX250SF total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250SF engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.84 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Kawasaki KLX250SF from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 165.9 lb (75.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLX250SF weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.