Across the 2012, 2013 and 2014 model years, the Kawasaki KVF300 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 533.5 lb (242 kg) and dry weights ranging from 605.2 lb (274.5 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KVF300 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KVF300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KVF300 is heavier than about 71.9% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 KVF300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) |
| Dry weight | 605.2 lb (274.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 271 cc |
| Power | 21.5 hp |
| Torque | 16.4 lb-ft (22.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.81 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.72 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.08 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.45 cc / lb to 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 196.9 lb / 100 cc to 223.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 624.9 lb (283.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KVF300 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KVF300 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2012-2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 533.5 lb (242 kg) and listed dry weight is 605.2 lb (274.5 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki KVF300 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 71.9% of 144 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki KVF300 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 KVF300?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) to 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) to 19.9 lb (9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KVF300 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 713.5 lb (323.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KVF300 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 4.03 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 12th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki motorcycles power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KVF300 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 624.9 lb (283.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KVF300 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.72 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.08 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki KVF300 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.45 cc per lb to 0.51 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.