Kawasaki KLX 150L Weight (254lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki KLX 150L motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).

Wet / running weight253.5 lb (115 kg)
Fuel capacity1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full tank fuel weight9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Model years covered
20152016

Kawasaki KLX 150L weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 150L?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 150L is lighter than about 84.4% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
253.5 lb (115 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight253.5 lb (115 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 rider403.5 lb (183 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.8% of total mass
180 lb rider433.5 lb (196.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.5% of total mass
210 lb rider463.5 lb (210.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.7% of total mass

Kawasaki KLX 150L weight & related specs

Model years covered 2015, 2016
Wet / running weight 253.5 lb (115 kg)
Engine displacement 144 cc
Torque 8.3 lb-ft (11.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

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

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 3.29 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.57 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 176.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 150L is lighter than about 84.4% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

Kawasaki KLX 150L weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki KLX 150L weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 253.5 lb (115 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Kawasaki KLX 150L weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 84.4% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Kawasaki KLX 150L model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2015-2016 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 150L?

A full tank works out to about 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) from the listed 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Kawasaki KLX 150L weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 433.5 lb (196.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Kawasaki KLX 150L torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 3.29 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 KLX 150L engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.57 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 KLX 150L above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 210 lb (95.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki KLX 150L 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.

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.