Across 5 covered model years from 2020 to 2024, the Kawasaki KLX230 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg).
Kawasaki KLX230 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 KLX230?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX230 is heavier than about 66.3% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX230 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 233 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 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 | 0.79 cc / lb to 0.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc to 125.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX230 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX230 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 253.5 lb (115 kg) to 293.2 lb (133 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KLX230 heavy compared with other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 66th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki KLX230 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX230 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) to 2 US gal (7.57 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) to 12.4 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX230 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 472.1 lb (214.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX230 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.79 cc per lb to 0.92 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki KLX230 compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 32 lb (14.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX230 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.