Across 7 covered model years from 2007 to 2024, the Kawasaki KX85 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) and dry weights ranging from 143.3 lb (65 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki KX85 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 KX85?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KX85 is lighter than about 58.3% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KX85 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg) |
| Dry weight | 143.3 lb (65 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 84 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.67 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 2007 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 0.59 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 170.6 lb / 100 cc to 196.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 152.6 lb (69.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KX85 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KX85 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 152.1 lb (69 kg) to 165.3 lb (75 kg), while dry weight is 143.3 lb (65 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki KX85 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 30 compatible Kawasaki motocross bikes.
Are all Kawasaki KX85 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 KX85?
A full tank works out to about 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) to 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) from the listed 1.32 US gal (5 L) to 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KX85 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 345.3 lb (156.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KX85 have per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.59 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki KX85 compare with the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight of 169.8 lb (77 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KX85 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.