Honda Elite Weight (254lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2010 to 2013, the Honda Elite motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 254 lb (115.2 kg).

Wet / running weight254 lb (115.2 kg)
Fuel capacity1.6 US gal (6.05 L)
Full tank fuel weight9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Model years covered
2010201120122013

Honda Elite weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda Elite?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Elite is lighter than about 52.1% of 70 Honda scooters with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
254 lb (115.2 kg)
70 Honda scootersMedian: 256.8 lb (116.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight254 lb (115.2 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider404 lb (183.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.9% of total mass
180 lb rider434 lb (196.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.5% of total mass
210 lb rider464 lb (210.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54.7% of total mass

Honda Elite weight & related specs

Model years covered 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Wet / running weight 254 lb (115.2 kg)
Engine displacement 108 cc
Fuel capacity 1.6 US gal (6.05 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2010 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.

Fuel capacity
2011-20131.6 US gal (6.06 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2011-201310 lb (4.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.43 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 235.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Elite is lighter than about 52.1% of 70 Honda scooters with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 1.6 US gal (6.05 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) of fuel when full.

Honda Elite weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda Elite ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 254 lb (115.2 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Honda Elite heavy compared with other Honda scooters?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 70 compatible Honda scooters.

Does the Honda Elite weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2010-2013 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Honda Elite fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 1.6 US gal (6.05 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda Elite with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 434 lb (196.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much of the Honda Elite total weight comes from fuel?

Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.

What is the Honda Elite engine-size-to-weight ratio?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.43 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Will the Honda Elite feel heavy at low speed?

Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.

Official information note

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.