Across the 1996 and 2000 model years, the Kawasaki EL 252 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 315.3 lb (143 kg).
Kawasaki EL 252 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki EL 252?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki EL 252 is lighter than about 93.5% of 23 Kawasaki custom/cruiser 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 EL 252 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 315.3 lb (143 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 252 cc |
| Torque | 14 lb-ft (19 Nm) to 14.5 lb-ft (19.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 125.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 333.3 lb (151.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki EL 252 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki EL 252 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 315.3 lb (143 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki EL 252 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 7th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki EL 252 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki EL 252?
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. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki EL 252 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 495.3 lb (224.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki EL 252 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 333.3 lb (151.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Kawasaki EL 252 full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 333.3 lb (151.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki EL 252 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki EL 252 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.8 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.