For the 2010 model year, the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 870.2 lb (394.7 kg).
Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy is heavier than about 98.3% 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 KFX 450R Monster Energy weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 870.2 lb (394.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 193.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 870.2 lb (394.7 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 KFX 450R Monster Energy lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 98.3% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy?
Based on the supplied 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.2 lb (7.3 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 KFX 450R Monster Energy and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,050.2 lb (476.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.52 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 406.6 lb (184.4 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KFX 450R Monster Energy weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.