Kawasaki KX 85 Weight (152lb)

Quick answer

Across 10 covered model years from 2002 to 2016, the Kawasaki KX 85 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 152.1 lb (69 kg) and dry weights ranging from 143.3 lb (65 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight152.1 lb (69 kg)
Dry weight143.3 lb (65 kg)
Fuel capacity1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full tank fuel weight8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb19.89 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2002200420052006201020122013201420152016

Kawasaki KX 85 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki KX 85?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX 85 is lighter than about 83.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
152.1 lb (69 kg)
30 Kawasaki motocross bikesMedian: 169.8 lb (77 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight152.1 lb (69 kg)
Dry weight143.3 lb (65 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider302.1 lb (137 kg)bike + rider • bike is 50.4% of total mass
180 lb rider332.1 lb (150.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 45.8% of total mass
210 lb rider362.1 lb (164.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 42% of total mass

Kawasaki KX 85 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Wet / running weight 152.1 lb (69 kg)
Dry weight 143.3 lb (65 kg)
Engine displacement 84 cc
Power 28.5 hp
Torque 12.7 lb-ft (17.2 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2002 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.

Fuel capacity
2012-20151.5 US gal (5.68 L)
20161.32 US gal (5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
20168.2 lb (3.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 19.89 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 5.03 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 8.85 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.55 cc / lb to 0.59 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 170.6 lb / 100 cc to 181.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.4% to 6.5%
Weight with full tank 152.6 lb (69.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX 85 is lighter than about 83.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 19.89 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Kawasaki KX 85 weight FAQ

What does the Kawasaki KX 85 weigh ready to ride?

The supplied figures span 152.1 lb (69 kg) for wet/running weight and 143.3 lb (65 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.

Is the Kawasaki KX 85 heavy compared with other Kawasaki motocross bikes?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 17th weight percentile among 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Kawasaki KX 85 weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Kawasaki KX 85 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.68 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki KX 85 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 332.1 lb (150.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KX 85 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 19.89 hp per 100 lb.

How much heavier is the Kawasaki KX 85 with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 152.6 lb (69.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Kawasaki KX 85 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.85 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How many cc does the Kawasaki KX 85 have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.55 cc per lb to 0.59 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Official information note

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.