Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa Weight (249lb)

Quick answer

For the 2002 model year, the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).

Dry weight249.1 lb (113 kg)
Fuel capacity2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
Model years covered
2002

Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa is lighter than about 84.6% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
249.1 lb (113 kg)
81 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 396.8 lb (180 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight249.1 lb (113 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider399.1 lb (181 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.4% of total mass
180 lb rider429.1 lb (194.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.1% of total mass
210 lb rider459.1 lb (208.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.3% of total mass

Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002
Dry weight 249.1 lb (113 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
Fuel capacity 2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 100 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.9%
Weight with full tank 263.9 lb (119.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa is lighter than about 84.6% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa dry weight?

The available dry weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 15th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa?

Based on the supplied 2.38 US gal (9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 263.9 lb (119.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

How much heavier is the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa with a full tank?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 263.9 lb (119.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 1 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 KL250-G6 Super Sherpa weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 147.7 lb (67 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Kawasaki KL250-G6 Super Sherpa 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.

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.