Across the 2007, 2008 and 2009 model years, the Kawasaki KX250F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 229.9 lb (104.3 kg) and dry weights ranging from 203.9 lb (92.5 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KX250F weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KX250F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX250F is heavier than about 66.7% 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 KX250F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 229.9 lb (104.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 203.9 lb (92.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 13 lb (5.9 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb to 1.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.9 lb / 100 cc to 92.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 5.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 215.7 lb (97.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX250F weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KX250F dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2007-2009 years, listed wet/running weight is 229.9 lb (104.3 kg) and listed dry weight is 203.9 lb (92.5 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki KX250F lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motocross bikes?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.7% of 30 motocross bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki KX250F 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 KX250F?
Based on the supplied 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 13 lb (5.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KX250F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 409.9 lb (185.9 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KX250F with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 215.7 lb (97.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki KX250F torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KX250F have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.08 cc per lb to 1.22 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 KX250F compare with the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight of 169.8 lb (77 kg), the model is roughly 60.2 lb (27.3 kg) heavier.
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.