Across the 2016, 2020 and 2023 model years, the Kawasaki KLX150BF motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg).
Kawasaki KLX150BF 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.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX150BF?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX150BF is heavier than about 51.1% 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 KLX150BF weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2020, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 144 cc |
| Power | 10.3 hp |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) to 8.3 lb-ft (11.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.82 US gal (6.9 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.3 lb (5.1 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 25.26 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.84 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 180.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX150BF weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX150BF wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 260.1 lb (118 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KLX150BF lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 51st percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KLX150BF years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX150BF?
Based on the supplied 1.82 US gal (6.9 L) to 1.85 US gal (7 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.3 lb (5.1 kg) to 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX150BF and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 440.1 lb (199.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KLX150BF power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 3.96 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki KLX150BF torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.84 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki KLX150BF engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.55 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLX150BF weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.