Across 4 covered model years from 2017 to 2025, the Kawasaki KX 85-I motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg).
Kawasaki KX 85-I 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 KX 85-I?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX 85-I is lighter than about 83.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KX 85-I weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.55 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 181.1 lb / 100 cc to 196.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX 85-I weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KX 85-I weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KX 85-I weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 83.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki KX 85-I model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KX 85-I?
A full tank works out to about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) from the listed 1.32 US gal (5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KX 85-I weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 332.1 lb (150.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki KX 85-I displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.55 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Kawasaki KX 85-I weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight of 169.8 lb (77 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KX 85-I 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.