For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 425.7 lb (193.1 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition is lighter than about 61.5% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.7 lb (193.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 48.5 lb-ft (65.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 425.7 lb (193.1 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.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 39th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 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 Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 605.7 lb (274.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.38 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.52 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg), the model is roughly 37.8 lb (17.2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.