Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE Weight (388lb)

Quick answer

For the 2014 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 387.8 lb (175.9 kg).

Wet / running weight387.8 lb (175.9 kg)
Fuel capacity4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full tank fuel weight28 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
2014

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE is lighter than about 68.8% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
387.8 lb (175.9 kg)
144 Kawasaki motorcyclesMedian: 463.5 lb (210.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight387.8 lb (175.9 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 rider537.8 lb (243.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.1% of total mass
180 lb rider567.8 lb (257.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.3% of total mass
210 lb rider597.8 lb (271.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.9% of total mass

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014
Wet / running weight 387.8 lb (175.9 kg)
Engine displacement 296 cc
Torque 19.9 lb-ft (27 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 28 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.14 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.76 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 131 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE is lighter than about 68.8% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg) of fuel when full.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE weight FAQ

How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 387.8 lb (175.9 kg).

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 31st weight percentile among 144 Kawasaki motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 567.8 lb (257.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE torque-to-weight ratio?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How large is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 75.7 lb (34.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS SE feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

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.