Across the 2022 and 2023 model years, the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller is heavier than about 53.8% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 650 Traveller weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 651 cc to 652 cc |
| Torque | 39.1 lb-ft (53 Nm) |
| 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
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.4 lb / 100 cc to 72.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 471.8 lb (214 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 Traveller weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 54th percentile for weight among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2022-2023 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller?
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 Traveller weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 8.29 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.38 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 8.3 lb (3.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.