For the 2008 model year, the Kawasaki KLR250S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 261.9 lb (118.8 kg).
Kawasaki KLR250S weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLR250S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.95 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 105.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 273.7 lb (124.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLR250S weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLR250S weigh?
The source data gives 261.9 lb (118.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLR250S?
A full tank works out to about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) from the listed 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLR250S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 441.9 lb (200.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KLR250S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 273.7 lb (124.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Kawasaki KLR250S total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki KLR250S engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.95 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 KLR250S easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.