Across the 1970 and 1971 model years, the Honda CB 250 K 1 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 374.8 lb (170 kg).
Honda CB 250 K 1 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 K 1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 K 1 is lighter than about 88.8% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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.
Honda CB 250 K 1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.49 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.66 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 150.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 K 1 weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 250 K 1 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 374.8 lb (170 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 Honda CB 250 K 1 lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 11th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda CB 250 K 1 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 Honda CB 250 K 1?
Based on the supplied 2.64 US gal (10 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.4 lb (7.5 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 Honda CB 250 K 1 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 250 K 1 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Honda CB 250 K 1 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.66 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda CB 250 K 1 compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 178.6 lb (81 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 250 K 1 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 Honda Powersports website.