For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLF250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Kawasaki KLF250 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
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLF250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLF250 is heavier than about 52.5% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLF250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 228 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.56 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 178.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 424.3 lb (192.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLF250 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLF250 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KLF250 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 52nd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLF250?
Based on the supplied 2.64 US gal (10 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLF250 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLF250 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 424.3 lb (192.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLF250 after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 424.3 lb (192.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLF250 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.56 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki KLF250 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 11 lb (5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLF250 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.