For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition 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 KLX250 Final Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition is lighter than about 79.9% 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 KLX250 Final Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 15.1 lb-ft (20.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.03 US gal (7.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 122.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Is the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 20th weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.03 US gal (7.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.6 lb (5.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.82 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 159.3 lb (72.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki KLX250 Final Edition 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.