Kawasaki KLX300R Weight (282lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1999 to 2023, the Kawasaki KLX300R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 233.7 lb (106 kg) to 282.2 lb (128 kg).

Dry weight233.7 lb (106 kg) to 282.2 lb (128 kg)
Fuel capacity2.1 US gal (7.95 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L)
Full tank fuel weight13.1 lb (5.9 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg)
Model years covered
19992008202020212023

Kawasaki KLX300R weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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 KLX300R?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX300R is heavier than about 88.5% of 13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
282.2 lb (128 kg)
13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 235.9 lb (107 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight233.7 lb (106 kg) – 282.2 lb (128 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider432.2 lb (196 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.3% of total mass
180 lb rider462.2 lb (209.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.1% of total mass
210 lb rider492.2 lb (223.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.3% of total mass

Kawasaki KLX300R weight & related specs

Model years covered 1999, 2008, 2020, 2021, 2023
Dry weight 233.7 lb (106 kg) to 282.2 lb (128 kg)
Engine displacement 292 cc to 300 cc
Fuel capacity 2.1 US gal (7.95 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 13.1 lb (5.9 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1999 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.

Dry weight
2020, 2021, 2023282.2 lb (128 kg)
Fuel capacity
2021, 20232.1 US gal (7.95 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2021, 202313.1 lb (5.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.03 cc / lb to 1.25 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 80 lb / 100 cc to 96.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.6% to 6.9%
Weight with full tank 249.9 lb (113.3 kg) to 298.4 lb (135.3 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX300R is heavier than about 88.5% of 13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.1 US gal (7.95 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 13.1 lb (5.9 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Kawasaki KLX300R weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki KLX300R dry weight?

The available dry weight is 233.7 lb (106 kg) to 282.2 lb (128 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Kawasaki KLX300R lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?

Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 88.5% of 13 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Kawasaki KLX300R years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1999, 2008, 2020, 2021, 2023 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1999.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX300R?

Based on the supplied 2.1 US gal (7.95 L) to 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13.1 lb (5.9 kg) to 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Kawasaki KLX300R and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 462.2 lb (209.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Kawasaki KLX300R weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 249.9 lb (113.3 kg) to 298.4 lb (135.3 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What is the estimated Kawasaki KLX300R weight with a full tank of gas?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 249.9 lb (113.3 kg) to 298.4 lb (135.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX300R have per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.03 cc per lb to 1.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Kawasaki KLX300R compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 235.9 lb (107 kg), the model is roughly 46.3 lb (21 kg) heavier.

Official information note

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.