Across the 1984, 1985 and 1986 model years, the Kawasaki KLR 600 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 341.7 lb (155 kg) and dry weights ranging from 299.8 lb (136 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KLR 600 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 600?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 600 is lighter than about 76% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLR 600 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 341.7 lb (155 kg) |
| Dry weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 564 cc |
| Torque | 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 318.7 lb (144.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLR 600 weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki KLR 600 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 341.7 lb (155 kg) for wet/running weight and 299.8 lb (136 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 600 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 24th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki KLR 600 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1984-1986 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KLR 600 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.04 US gal (11.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.9 lb (8.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 600 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 521.7 lb (236.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki KLR 600 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 318.7 lb (144.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Kawasaki KLR 600?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 41.9 lb (19 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Kawasaki KLR 600 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Kawasaki KLR 600 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.93 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.