Across 7 covered model years from 2013 to 2021, the Kawasaki KX85-II motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 169.8 lb (77 kg).
Kawasaki KX85-II 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.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KX85-II?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX85-II is heavier than about 51.7% 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 KX85-II weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 169.8 lb (77 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84 cc to 84.6 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.49 cc / lb to 0.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 186.3 lb / 100 cc to 202.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX85-II weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KX85-II ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 156.5 lb (71 kg) to 169.8 lb (77 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KX85-II heavy compared with other Kawasaki motocross bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 52nd percentile among 30 compatible Kawasaki motocross bikes.
Does the Kawasaki KX85-II 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 KX85-II fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KX85-II with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 349.8 lb (158.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Kawasaki KX85-II total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.8% to 5.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Kawasaki KX85-II engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.49 cc per lb to 0.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki KX85-II feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.