Across the 2009 and 2010 model years, the Kawasaki Super Sherpa motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 282.2 lb (128 kg).
Kawasaki Super Sherpa weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Super Sherpa?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Super Sherpa is heavier than about 62% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road 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 Super Sherpa weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 282.2 lb (128 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.88 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 113.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Super Sherpa weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Super Sherpa wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 282.2 lb (128 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 Super Sherpa lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 62nd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Super Sherpa years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Super Sherpa?
Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 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 Super Sherpa and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 462.2 lb (209.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Super Sherpa displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.88 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 Super Sherpa weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 22 lb (10 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki Super Sherpa 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.