Kawasaki KFX50 Weight (245lb)

Quick answer

Across 7 covered model years from 2015 to 2023, the Kawasaki KFX50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg).

Wet / running weight240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg)
Fuel capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full tank fuel weight9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Model years covered
2015201620172020202120222023

Kawasaki KFX50 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.

Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KFX50?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KFX50 is lighter than about 89.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
244.7 lb (111 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight240.1 lb (108.9 kg) – 249.1 lb (113 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider394.7 lb (179 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62% of total mass
180 lb rider424.7 lb (192.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.6% of total mass
210 lb rider454.7 lb (206.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 53.8% of total mass

Kawasaki KFX50 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Wet / running weight 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg)
Engine displacement 49.5 cc
Fuel capacity 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2015 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.

Wet / running weight
2020-2021244.7 lb (111 kg)
2022244.9 lb (111.1 kg)
2023249.1 lb (113 kg)
Fuel capacity
20201.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
20209 lb (4.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.2 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 485 lb / 100 cc to 503.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.7% to 3.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KFX50 is lighter than about 89.6% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.

Kawasaki KFX50 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Kawasaki KFX50 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) to 249.1 lb (113 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Kawasaki KFX50 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Kawasaki KFX50 weight change by model year?

Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.

How much does the Kawasaki KFX50 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 9 lb (4.1 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki KFX50 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 424.7 lb (192.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

What is the Kawasaki KFX50 displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.2 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What is the Kawasaki KFX50 weight difference versus the category median?

The model sits about 218.8 lb (99.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Kawasaki KFX50 feel heavy at low speed?

Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.

Official information note

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.