Kawasaki KX85-I Weight (159lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Kawasaki KX85-I motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg).

Wet / running weight152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg)
Fuel capacity1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg)
Model years covered
20132014

Kawasaki KX85-I weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Light Motorcycle

WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight152.1 lb (69 kg) – 165.3 lb (75 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 rider308.7 lb (140 kg)bike + rider • bike is 51.4% of total mass
180 lb rider338.7 lb (153.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 46.9% of total mass
210 lb rider368.7 lb (167.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 43% of total mass

Kawasaki KX85-I weight & related specs

Model years covered 2013, 2014
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) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2013 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.

Wet / running weight
2014165.3 lb (75 kg)
Fuel capacity
20141.32 US gal (5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
20148.2 lb (3.7 kg)

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 5.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

The listed fuel tank capacity is 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Kawasaki KX85-I weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki KX85-I wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Which Kawasaki KX85-I years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2013-2014 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KX85-I?

Based on the supplied 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Kawasaki KX85-I and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 338.7 lb (153.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Kawasaki KX85-I displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.51 cc per lb to 0.55 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How much does Kawasaki KX85-I weight vary by year?

Among years with usable comparable figures, 2013 is the lightest at 152.1 lb (69 kg), while 2014 is the heaviest at 165.3 lb (75 kg).

Where will I notice the Kawasaki KX85-I 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.

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.