For the 2023 model year, the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 275.6 lb (125 kg).
Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi is lighter than about 94.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked 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 Rouser NS160 Fi weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 275.6 lb (125 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 160.3 cc |
| Power | 16 hp |
| Torque | 10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 171.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 275.6 lb (125 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 Rouser NS160 Fi lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 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 Rouser NS160 Fi and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 455.6 lb (206.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.81 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.58 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Kawasaki Rouser NS160 Fi from the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight of 461.9 lb (209.5 kg), the model is roughly 186.3 lb (84.5 kg) lighter.
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.