For the 2020 model year, the Kawasaki KLX230R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).
Kawasaki KLX230R 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 KLX230R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX230R is lighter than about 57.6% 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 KLX230R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 233 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 108.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX230R weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX230R weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 253.5 lb (115 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KLX230R weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 46 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX230R?
A full tank works out to about 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) from the listed 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX230R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 433.5 lb (196.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki KLX230R displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.92 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki KLX230R weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 6.6 lb (3 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KLX230R 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.