For the 2016 model year, the Kawasaki KLX150 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Kawasaki KLX150 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX150?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX150 is lighter than about 86.5% of 144 Kawasaki 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 KLX150 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 144 cc |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 173 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX150 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX150 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 249.1 lb (113 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KLX150 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 86.5% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX150?
A full tank works out to about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) from the listed 1.85 US gal (7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX150 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki KLX150 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 2.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX150 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.58 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki KLX150 above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 214.4 lb (97.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLX150 easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.