Across 5 covered model years from 2021 to 2025, the Kawasaki KLX300 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 302 lb (137 kg).
Kawasaki KLX300 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX300?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX300 is heavier than about 96.2% of 13 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 292 cc |
| Power | 33 hp |
| Torque | 20.9 lb-ft (28.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.15 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.97 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 103.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 314.5 lb (142.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX300 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KLX300 weigh?
The source data gives 302 lb (137 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KLX300 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 96th percentile among 13 compatible Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki KLX300 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2021-2025 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KLX300?
A full tank works out to about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) from the listed 2 US gal (7.57 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KLX300 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 482 lb (218.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki KLX300 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.93 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KLX300 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 314.5 lb (142.6 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Kawasaki KLX300 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 314.5 lb (142.6 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KLX300 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 6.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.