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).
Kawasaki KFX50 weight overview
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.
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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.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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.
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
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.
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.