Across 9 covered model years from 2012 to 2023, the Kawasaki KLX450R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 277.8 lb (126 kg).
Kawasaki KLX450R weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX450R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX450R is heavier than about 58.7% 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 KLX450R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 277.8 lb (126 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX450R weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX450R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 277.8 lb (126 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KLX450R lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 59th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KLX450R years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX450R?
Based on the supplied 2.11 US gal (8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13.1 lb (6 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX450R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 457.8 lb (207.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KLX450R displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.62 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki KLX450R weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLX450R weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.