Across the 2008 and 2009 model years, the Kawasaki KX450F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 247.1 lb (112.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 220 lb (99.8 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KX450F 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 KX450F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX450F is lighter than about 88.2% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 KX450F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 247.1 lb (112.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 220 lb (99.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 13.41 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49 lb / 100 cc to 55 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 231.8 lb (105.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX450F weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KX450F weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 247.1 lb (112.1 kg), while dry weight is 220 lb (99.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KX450F weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 88.2% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki KX450F model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008-2009 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KX450F?
A full tank works out to about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) from the listed 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KX450F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 427.1 lb (193.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Kawasaki KX450F weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 231.8 lb (105.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KX450F have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 13.41 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki KX450F displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.82 cc per lb to 2.04 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 KX450F weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 216.4 lb (98.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 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.