For the 2007 model year, the Kawasaki KLE500 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 399 lb (181 kg).
Kawasaki KLE500 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLE500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 399 lb (181 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.25 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 80.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 423.7 lb (192.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLE500 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLE500 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 399 lb (181 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLE500?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLE500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 579 lb (262.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLE500 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 423.7 lb (192.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KLE500 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 423.7 lb (192.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
How large is the Kawasaki KLE500 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLE500 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.