Across the 1972, 1973 and 1974 model years, the Kawasaki 250 F 11 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 280 lb (127 kg).
Kawasaki 250 F 11 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki 250 F 11?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki 250 F 11 is lighter than about 95.3% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 250 F 11 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc |
| Power | 23.5 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.91 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 113.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki 250 F 11 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki 250 F 11 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 280 lb (127 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki 250 F 11 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 95.3% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki 250 F 11 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1972-1974 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki 250 F 11?
A full tank works out to about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki 250 F 11 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 460 lb (208.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki 250 F 11 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.39 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 21st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki 250 F 11 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki 250 F 11 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.88 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki 250 F 11 from the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 188.6 lb (85.6 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg) in this dataset.
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.