Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy Weight (157lb)

Quick answer

For the 2012 model year, the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 156.5 lb (71 kg).

Wet / running weight156.5 lb (71 kg)
Fuel capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight9 lb (4.1 kg)
Model years covered
2012

Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy is lighter than about 98.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
156.5 lb (71 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight156.5 lb (71 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider306.5 lb (139 kg)bike + rider • bike is 51.1% of total mass
180 lb rider336.5 lb (152.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 46.5% of total mass
210 lb rider366.5 lb (166.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 42.7% of total mass

Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weight & related specs

Model years covered 2012
Wet / running weight 156.5 lb (71 kg)
Engine displacement 84 cc
Fuel capacity 1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9 lb (4.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.54 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 186.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy is lighter than about 98.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 9 lb (4.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 156.5 lb (71 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy?

A full tank works out to about 9 lb (4.1 kg) from the listed 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 336.5 lb (152.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How large is the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 307 lb (139.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki KX85-II Monster Energy easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

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.