For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 381.4 lb (173 kg).
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City is lighter than about 83.3% of 12 Kawasaki allround models 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 Versys-X 250 City weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 16 lb-ft (21.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.2 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 153.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 409.3 lb (185.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City weigh?
The source data gives 381.4 lb (173 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 83.3% of 12 Kawasaki allround models with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 409.3 lb (185.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City with a full tank?
The page calculates about 409.3 lb (185.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 4.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City above or below the typical Kawasaki allround weight?
The representative dry weight is about 11 lb (5 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki allround weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg) in this dataset.
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.