Across 4 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Kawasaki EL 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 350.5 lb (159 kg).
Kawasaki EL 250 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.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki EL 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL 250 is lighter than about 99% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 350.5 lb (159 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.98 lb / hp |
| 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 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki EL 250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 350.5 lb (159 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki EL 250 heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 1st weight percentile among 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki EL 250 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki EL 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki EL 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 530.5 lb (240.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki EL 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.7 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki EL 250 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.71 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki EL 250 compare with the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 207.8 lb (94.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki EL 250 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.