Across 7 covered model years from 1999 to 2006, the Kawasaki W 650 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg).
Kawasaki W 650 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. 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
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki W 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 675 cc to 676 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.6 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.56 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb to 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.6 lb / 100 cc to 65.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 454.5 lb (206.2 kg) to 456.7 lb (207.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki W 650 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki W 650?
Listed dry weight is 429.9 lb (195 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Does the Kawasaki W 650 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki W 650 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki W 650 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki W 650 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.63 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Kawasaki W 650 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 454.5 lb (206.2 kg) to 456.7 lb (207.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki W 650 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 454.5 lb (206.2 kg) to 456.7 lb (207.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki W 650 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.56 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki W 650 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.53 cc per lb to 1.57 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.