For the 2006 model year, the Kawasaki KX 450 F motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 220 lb (99.8 kg).
Kawasaki KX 450 F weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike. 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 KX 450 F?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX 450 F is lighter than about 89.5% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 KX 450 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 220 lb (99.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.04 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 49 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 231.8 lb (105.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX 450 F weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KX 450 F dry weight?
The available dry weight is 220 lb (99.8 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki KX 450 F lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 10th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KX 450 F?
Based on the supplied 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki KX 450 F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 400 lb (181.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki KX 450 F weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 231.8 lb (105.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Kawasaki KX 450 F full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 231.8 lb (105.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Kawasaki KX 450 F displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.04 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 KX 450 F weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg), the model is roughly 176.8 lb (80.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KX 450 F weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.