Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Kawasaki KDX 175 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 240.3 lb (109 kg).
Kawasaki KDX 175 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KDX 175?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KDX 175 is lighter than about 68.5% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road 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 KDX 175 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 173 cc |
| Power | 10 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.03 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.72 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 138.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KDX 175 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KDX 175 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 240.3 lb (109 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 KDX 175 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 32nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki KDX 175 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 KDX 175?
Based on the supplied 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 17.2 lb (7.8 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 KDX 175 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KDX 175 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 4.16 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 16th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KDX 175 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.72 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki KDX 175 compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 19.8 lb (9 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KDX 175 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.