For the 2006 model year, the Honda Big Ruckus motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 362 lb (164.2 kg).
Honda Big Ruckus weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. 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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How heavy is the Honda Big Ruckus?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Big Ruckus is lighter than about 53.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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.
Honda Big Ruckus weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 362 lb (164.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.69 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 145.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 381.9 lb (173.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Big Ruckus weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Big Ruckus?
Listed dry weight is 362 lb (164.2 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda Big Ruckus heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 46th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How much does the Honda Big Ruckus fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.2 US gal (12.11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.9 lb (9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Big Ruckus with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 542 lb (245.8 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda Big Ruckus dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 381.9 lb (173.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Honda Big Ruckus weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 381.9 lb (173.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda Big Ruckus total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda Big Ruckus engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.69 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda Big Ruckus from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 31.5 lb (14.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
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 Honda Powersports website.