For the 2017 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 379.2 lb (172 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition is lighter than about 90.7% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 Ninja 300 KRT Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 379.2 lb (172 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 296 cc |
| Power | 39 hp |
| Torque | 19.9 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.78 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 128.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 379.2 lb (172 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 9th weight percentile among 86 Kawasaki sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 559.2 lb (253.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 17th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.78 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The model sits about 76.6 lb (34.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.