For the 1992 model year, the Kawasaki EL 250 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 350.5 lb (159 kg).
Kawasaki EL 250 E 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 EL 250 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL 250 E is lighter than about 75% of 144 Kawasaki 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 EL 250 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 140.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki EL 250 E weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki EL 250 E wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 350.5 lb (159 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 EL 250 E lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 25th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki EL 250 E?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 EL 250 E and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Kawasaki EL 250 E engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.71 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 EL 250 E above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 113 lb (51.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki EL 250 E 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.