Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo Weight (432lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2016, 2017 and 2018 model years, the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 432.1 lb (196 kg).

Wet / running weight432.1 lb (196 kg)
Fuel capacity6.1 US gal (23.09 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.9 lb (17.2 kg)
Model years covered
201620172018

Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo is heavier than about 58.3% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
432.1 lb (196 kg)
12 Kawasaki supermoto bikesMedian: 368.2 lb (167 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight432.1 lb (196 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider582.1 lb (264 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.2% of total mass
180 lb rider612.1 lb (277.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.6% of total mass
210 lb rider642.1 lb (291.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.3% of total mass

Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weight & related specs

Model years covered 2016, 2017, 2018
Wet / running weight 432.1 lb (196 kg)
Engine displacement 651 cc
Fuel capacity 6.1 US gal (23.09 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 37.9 lb (17.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.51 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 66.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo is heavier than about 58.3% of 12 Kawasaki supermoto bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 432.1 lb (196 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 58th percentile for weight among 12 compatible Kawasaki supermoto bikes.

Are all Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2016-2018 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo?

A full tank works out to about 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) from the listed 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 612.1 lb (277.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo have per pound?

The model has about 1.51 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo compare with the median Kawasaki supermoto bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 63.9 lb (29 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki supermoto bike weight of 368.2 lb (167 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.