Across 8 covered model years from 2007 to 2025, the Kawasaki KX250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 230.8 lb (104.7 kg) to 237.7 lb (107.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KX250 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KX250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX250 is heavier than about 78.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross 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 KX250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 230.8 lb (104.7 kg) to 237.7 lb (107.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.64 US gal (6.21 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.32 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.05 cc / lb to 1.16 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.9 lb / 100 cc to 95.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 227.5 lb (103.2 kg) to 237.7 lb (107.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX250 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KX250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 230.8 lb (104.7 kg) to 237.7 lb (107.8 kg), while dry weight is 213.8 lb (97 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KX250 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 78th percentile among 30 compatible Kawasaki motocross bikes.
Are all Kawasaki KX250 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 KX250?
A full tank works out to about 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) to 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) from the listed 1.64 US gal (6.21 L) to 2.2 US gal (8.32 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KX250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 416.6 lb (188.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KX250 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 227.5 lb (103.2 kg) to 237.7 lb (107.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Kawasaki KX250 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 10.1 lb (4.6 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Kawasaki KX250 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.05 cc per lb to 1.16 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki KX250 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 66.8 lb (30.3 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight of 169.8 lb (77 kg) in this dataset.
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.