Across 4 covered model years from 2021 to 2025, the Kawasaki KLX 230R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 230R 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 230R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 230R is heavier than about 55.4% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX 230R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 233 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2021 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb to 0.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc to 125.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 230R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 230R heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 55th percentile among 46 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 230R weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 230R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 2 US gal (7.57 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 12.4 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 230R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 453.4 lb (205.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 230R displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.79 cc per lb to 0.92 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 230R weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 13.2 lb (6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 230R feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.