Across 4 covered model years from 2014 to 2017, the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 421.1 lb (191 kg).
Kawasaki J300 Special Edition weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
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 J300 Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 299 cc |
| Power | 27.2 hp |
| Torque | 21.2 lb-ft (28.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.48 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.03 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 140.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki J300 Special Edition weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 421.1 lb (191 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
Are all Kawasaki J300 Special Edition model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2014-2017 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 601.1 lb (272.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.46 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much torque does the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 5.03 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.71 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.