For the 2011 model year, the Honda FTR 230 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 282.2 lb (128 kg) and a dry weight of 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Honda FTR 230 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 FTR 230?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda FTR 230 is lighter than about 56.9% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 FTR 230 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 282.2 lb (128 kg) |
| Dry weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| Torque | 13.3 lb-ft (18 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 126.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 274.2 lb (124.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda FTR 230 weight FAQ
What is the Honda FTR 230 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2011 years, listed wet/running weight is 282.2 lb (128 kg) and listed dry weight is 262.4 lb (119 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda FTR 230 lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 43rd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda FTR 230?
Based on the supplied 1.9 US gal (7.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda FTR 230 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 462.2 lb (209.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Honda FTR 230 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 274.2 lb (124.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda FTR 230 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda FTR 230 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.79 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda FTR 230 above or below the typical Honda allround weight?
Compared with the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg), the model is roughly 37.5 lb (17 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda FTR 230 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.