For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer is lighter than about 54.3% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 16 lb-ft (21.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 154.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 413.7 lb (187.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer dry weight?
The available dry weight is 385.8 lb (175 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 46th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 413.7 lb (187.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 413.7 lb (187.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.15 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 large is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.65 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 11 lb (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.