For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLX 250 S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 277.8 lb (126 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 250 S weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. 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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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 250 S is lighter than about 79% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX 250 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 277.8 lb (126 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.9 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 111.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 290.2 lb (131.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 250 S weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S dry weight?
The available dry weight is 277.8 lb (126 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX 250 S?
Based on the supplied 2 US gal (7.57 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX 250 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 457.8 lb (207.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KLX 250 S weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 290.2 lb (131.6 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 290.2 lb (131.6 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.9 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 119 lb (54 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLX 250 S weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.