there are measurements that do involve
mass (in plain kg) situated at a certain distance from an axis of rotation see
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moment_of_inertia which
is not the same as a
force (in kgf, or less confusingly in N(ewtons)) applied at a certain distance form an axis of rotation. which is a "torque"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TorqueThe widespread cavalier [mis]use of "kg" when "kgf" should be used (= "linguistics") can not change basic physics.
"The academic distinction between mass and weight (not to mention “kilogram-force * meter”) is somewhat irrelevant in this context."
The distinction between mass and weight is fundamental/basic physics, NOT some "academic semantics" and is
extremely relevant in this context.