For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 579.8 lb (263 kg).
Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 is heavier than about 84.6% 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 KLF300 4×4 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 579.8 lb (263 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 290 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 199.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 597.9 lb (271.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 579.8 lb (263 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 84.6% of 81 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 759.8 lb (344.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 597.9 lb (271.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 597.9 lb (271.2 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 KLF300 4×4 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.5 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 KLF300 4×4 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 183 lb (83 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLF300 4×4 weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.