Across 5 covered model years from 1990 to 2006, the Kawasaki KX 250 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 212.7 lb (96.5 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg).
Kawasaki KX 250 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. 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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Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KX 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 212.7 lb (96.5 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 52.5 hp |
| Torque | 35 lb-ft (47.5 Nm) to 36.1 lb-ft (49 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2 US gal (8.32 L) to 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) to 14 lb (6.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 24.68 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.05 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.47 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.4 lb / 100 cc to 85.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 226.7 lb (102.8 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX 250 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KX 250?
Listed dry weight is 212.7 lb (96.5 kg) to 213.8 lb (97 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Does the Kawasaki KX 250 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki KX 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.2 US gal (8.32 L) to 2.25 US gal (8.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) to 14 lb (6.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KX 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 393.8 lb (178.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KX 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.68 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Kawasaki KX 250 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 226.7 lb (102.8 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Kawasaki KX 250 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 226.7 lb (102.8 kg) to 227.5 lb (103.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki KX 250 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.47 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki KX 250 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.16 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.