Across the 1975, 1976 and 1977 model years, the Kawasaki KR250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 229.3 lb (104 kg).
Kawasaki KR250 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. 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 KR250?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KR250 is lighter than about 97.6% of 21 Kawasaki sport bikes 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 KR250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229.3 lb (104 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 247 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Torque | 35 lb-ft (47.5 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 92.1 lb / 100 cc to 92.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KR250 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KR250 weigh?
The source data gives 229.3 lb (104 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KR250 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 97.6% of 21 Kawasaki sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki KR250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1975-1977 years covered here.
What does the Kawasaki KR250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 409.3 lb (185.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KR250 be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Kawasaki KR250 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 15.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KR250 have per pound?
The model has about 1.08 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki KR250 compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 141.1 lb (64 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 370.4 lb (168 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KR250 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.