Across the 1982, 1983 and 1984 model years, the Honda CM 250 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg).
Honda CM 250 C weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Honda CM 250 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 250 C is lighter than about 77.9% of 43 Honda classic 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 CM 250 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 234 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.35 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.67 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 135.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CM 250 C weight FAQ
What is the Honda CM 250 C wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 317.5 lb (144 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 CM 250 C lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 22nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda CM 250 C 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 CM 250 C?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 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 CM 250 C and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CM 250 C power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.35 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 6th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CM 250 C displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.74 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda CM 250 C weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 127.9 lb (58 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CM 250 C 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.