Across the 2017, 2021 and 2022 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 423.5 lb (192.1 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition is lighter than about 77.3% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 423.5 lb (192.1 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) to 48.5 lb-ft (65.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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 | 9.75 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.3 lb / 100 cc to 65.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 423.5 lb (192.1 kg) to 425.5 lb (193 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 23rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2017, 2021, 2022 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 603.5 lb (273.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.75 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.39 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 Ninja 650 KRT Edition have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.53 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 Ninja 650 KRT Edition compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg), the model is roughly 32.3 lb (14.7 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.