Kawasaki W175 SE Weight (278lb)

Quick answer

For the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki W175 SE motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 277.8 lb (126 kg).

Dry weight277.8 lb (126 kg)
Power / 100 lb4.68 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2018

Kawasaki W175 SE weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki W175 SE?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki W175 SE is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
277.8 lb (126 kg)
12 Kawasaki allround modelsMedian: 392.4 lb (178 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight277.8 lb (126 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider427.8 lb (194 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.9% of total mass
180 lb rider457.8 lb (207.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60.7% of total mass
210 lb rider487.8 lb (221.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 56.9% of total mass

Kawasaki W175 SE weight & related specs

Model years covered 2018
Dry weight 277.8 lb (126 kg)
Engine displacement 177 cc
Power 13 hp
Torque 9.7 lb-ft (13.2 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 4.68 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 21.37 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 3.5 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.64 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 156.9 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki W175 SE is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 4.68 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Kawasaki W175 SE weight FAQ

How much does the Kawasaki W175 SE weigh?

The source data gives 277.8 lb (126 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Kawasaki W175 SE weight compare with similar Kawasakis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Kawasaki allround models with the same weight basis.

What does the Kawasaki W175 SE weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 457.8 lb (207.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

Is the Kawasaki W175 SE strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 4.68 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.

How much heavier will the Kawasaki W175 SE be than its dry weight?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Kawasaki W175 SE torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 3.5 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 many cc does the Kawasaki W175 SE have per pound?

The model has about 0.64 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 W175 SE compare with the median Kawasaki allround weight?

The representative dry weight is about 114.6 lb (52 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki allround weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Kawasaki W175 SE 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.

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.