For the 1980 model year, the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 279.1 lb (126.6 kg).
Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD is lighter than about 77.2% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 279.1 lb (126.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 246 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.88 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 113.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 292.1 lb (132.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weigh?
The source data gives 279.1 lb (126.6 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 77.2% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD?
A full tank works out to about 13 lb (5.9 kg) from the listed 2.1 US gal (7.94 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 459.1 lb (208.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 292.1 lb (132.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 292.1 lb (132.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD have per pound?
The model has about 0.88 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 KZ 250 LTD compare with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 117.7 lb (53.4 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.