For the 2008 model year, the Kawasaki KLX140 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 194 lb (88 kg).
Kawasaki KLX140 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. 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 KLX140?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX140 is lighter than about 93.2% 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 KLX140 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 144 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 134.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 203.3 lb (92.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX140 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX140?
Listed dry weight is 194 lb (88 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 KLX140 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 7th weight percentile among 81 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX140 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.5 US gal (5.67 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 9.3 lb (4.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX140 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 374 lb (169.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KLX140 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 203.3 lb (92.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KLX140 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 203.3 lb (92.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX140 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.74 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki KLX140 compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 202.8 lb (92 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX140 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.