Across 9 covered model years from 1978 to 1986, the Honda CB 250 N motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 410.1 lb (186 kg).
Honda CB 250 N 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 N?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 N is heavier than about 68.1% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 250 N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 410.1 lb (186 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1978 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.61 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 162.3 lb / 100 cc to 164 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% to 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 N weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 250 N wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 410.1 lb (186 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 N lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.1% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Honda CB 250 N years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1978-1986 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 250 N?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 N and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 590.1 lb (267.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 250 N displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.61 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Honda CB 250 N weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1981 is the lightest at 405.7 lb (184 kg), while 1978-1986 is the heaviest at 410.1 lb (186 kg).
What is the Honda CB 250 N weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg), the model is roughly 90.4 lb (41 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 250 N 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.