Across 7 covered model years from 2010 to 2021, the Kawasaki KLX 250S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 297.6 lb (135 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 250S 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 250S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 250S is heavier than about 77.2% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road 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 250S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 297.6 lb (135 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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 | 0.84 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 119.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 250S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 297.6 lb (135 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250S heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 77th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 250S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 250S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2 US gal (7.57 L) to 2.03 US gal (7.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) to 12.6 lb (5.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 250S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 477.6 lb (216.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX 250S engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.84 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250S above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 37.5 lb (17 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 250S 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.