For the 2009 model year, the Kawasaki KLX 450 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 992.1 lb (450 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 450 R weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. 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 450 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 450 R is heavier than about 99.4% 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 450 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 992.1 lb (450 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.45 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 221 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 1,005.1 lb (455.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 450 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R?
Listed dry weight is 992.1 lb (450 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 450 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.1 US gal (7.94 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 13 lb (5.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,172.1 lb (531.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KLX 450 R dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 1,005.1 lb (455.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KLX 450 R weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 1,005.1 lb (455.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki KLX 450 R weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 595.2 lb (270 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX 450 R feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.