Across 7 covered model years from 1978 to 1984, the Kawasaki KL 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Kawasaki KL 250 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 KL 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KL 250 is heavier than about 79.3% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road 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 KL 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1978 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 | 0.8 cc / lb to 0.85 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 118.3 lb / 100 cc to 125.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KL 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KL 250 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KL 250 heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki KL 250 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 KL 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KL 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki KL 250 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.8 cc per lb to 0.85 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki KL 250 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KL 250 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.