Across the 2018 and 2024 model years, the Kawasaki KLX 150 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 150 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 150?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 150 is lighter than about 86.5% 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 KLX 150 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 144 cc |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 173 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 150 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 150 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 150 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 14th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 150 weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2018. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 150 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.85 US gal (7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.5 lb (5.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 150 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 150 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX 150 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.58 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 150 above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 214.4 lb (97.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 150 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.