Across 4 covered model years from 1978 to 1981, the Kawasaki KM 100 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 196.2 lb (89 kg).
Kawasaki KM 100 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KM 100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KM 100 is lighter than about 88% 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 KM 100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 196.2 lb (89 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 100 cc |
| Power | 8.8 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.59 US gal (6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 22.3 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 196.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KM 100 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KM 100 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 196.2 lb (89 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KM 100 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 88% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki KM 100 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1978-1981 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KM 100?
A full tank works out to about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) from the listed 1.59 US gal (6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KM 100 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 376.2 lb (170.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki KM 100 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 4.48 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Kawasaki KM 100 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki KM 100 above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 63.9 lb (29 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KM 100 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.