Kawasaki Ninja 125 Weight (326lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 2019 to 2023, the Kawasaki Ninja 125 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 222.7 lb (101 kg) to 328.5 lb (149 kg).

Wet / running weight222.7 lb (101 kg) to 328.5 lb (149 kg)
Fuel capacity1.95 US gal (7.4 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full tank fuel weight12.2 lb (5.5 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb4.57 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
20192020202120222023

Kawasaki Ninja 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 125?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 125 is lighter than about 99.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
326.3 lb (148 kg)
86 Kawasaki sport bikesMedian: 455.8 lb (206.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight222.7 lb (101 kg) – 328.5 lb (149 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 rider476.3 lb (216 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.5% of total mass
180 lb rider506.3 lb (229.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.4% of total mass
210 lb rider536.3 lb (243.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60.8% of total mass

Kawasaki Ninja 125 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Wet / running weight 222.7 lb (101 kg) to 328.5 lb (149 kg)
Engine displacement 125 cc
Power 15 hp
Torque 7.1 lb-ft (9.6 Nm) to 8.6 lb-ft (11.7 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.95 US gal (7.4 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2019 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.

Wet / running weight
2020-2021326.3 lb (148 kg)
2022-2023328.5 lb (149 kg)
Fuel capacity
2022-20232.91 US gal (11 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2022-202318.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Torque
2020-20238.6 lb-ft (11.7 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 4.57 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 21.9 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 2.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.18 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.38 cc / lb to 0.56 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 178.1 lb / 100 cc to 262.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.7% to 5.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 125 is lighter than about 99.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.95 US gal (7.4 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every Ninja 125.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 4.57 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Kawasaki Ninja 125 weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 125 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 222.7 lb (101 kg) to 328.5 lb (149 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki Ninja 125 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.4% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.

Are all Kawasaki Ninja 125 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 Ninja 125?

A full tank works out to about 12.2 lb (5.5 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 1.95 US gal (7.4 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki Ninja 125 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 506.3 lb (229.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 125 strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 4.57 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 1st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Kawasaki Ninja 125 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 2.63 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Kawasaki Ninja 125 have per pound?

The model has about 0.38 cc per lb to 0.56 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Kawasaki Ninja 125 compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 129.5 lb (58.8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg) in this dataset.

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.