Across the 1976, 1977 and 1978 model years, the Honda CJ 250 T motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 385.8 lb (175 kg) to 403.4 lb (183 kg).
Honda CJ 250 T weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CJ 250 T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CJ 250 T is lighter than about 90.4% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles 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 CJ 250 T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) to 403.4 lb (183 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc to 250 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1976 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.69 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.94 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.62 cc / lb to 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 154.3 lb / 100 cc to 162 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% to 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CJ 250 T weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CJ 250 T weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 385.8 lb (175 kg) to 403.4 lb (183 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CJ 250 T weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 90.4% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda CJ 250 T model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CJ 250 T?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CJ 250 T weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 583.4 lb (264.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CJ 250 T strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.69 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Honda CJ 250 T have per pound?
The model has about 0.62 cc per lb to 0.65 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 Honda CJ 250 T compare with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 308.6 lb (140 kg) lighter than the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CJ 250 T 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.
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.