Across 4 covered model years from 1989 to 1992, the Kawasaki Tengai motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg).
Kawasaki Tengai 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 Tengai?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Tengai is heavier than about 92.4% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles 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 Tengai weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 652 cc |
| Power | 41 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.22 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Tengai weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Tengai wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 418.9 lb (190 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 Tengai lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 92.4% of 46 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Tengai years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Tengai?
Based on the supplied 6.08 US gal (23 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.8 lb (17.1 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 Tengai and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 598.9 lb (271.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Tengai power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.79 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 84th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Tengai have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.56 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 Tengai compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 158.7 lb (72 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Tengai 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.