Kawasaki KLX230R Weight (254lb)

Quick answer

For the 2020 model year, the Kawasaki KLX230R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).

Wet / running weight253.5 lb (115 kg)
Fuel capacity1.74 US gal (6.6 L)
Full tank fuel weight10.8 lb (4.9 kg)
Model years covered
2020

Kawasaki KLX230R weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
253.5 lb (115 kg)
46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 260.1 lb (118 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight253.5 lb (115 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider403.5 lb (183 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.8% of total mass
180 lb rider433.5 lb (196.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.5% of total mass
210 lb rider463.5 lb (210.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.7% of total mass

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.

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.

Official information note

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.