Honda Lead EX Weight (265lb)

Quick answer

For the 2015 model year, the Honda Lead EX motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 264.6 lb (120 kg) and a dry weight of 251.3 lb (114 kg).

Wet / running weight264.6 lb (120 kg)
Dry weight251.3 lb (114 kg)
Fuel capacity1.72 US gal (6.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight10.7 lb (4.8 kg)
Model years covered
2015

Honda Lead EX weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda Lead EX?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Lead EX is lighter than about 77.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
264.6 lb (120 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight264.6 lb (120 kg)
Dry weight251.3 lb (114 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 rider414.6 lb (188 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass
180 lb rider444.6 lb (201.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.5% of total mass
210 lb rider474.6 lb (215.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 55.7% of total mass

Honda Lead EX weight & related specs

Model years covered 2015
Wet / running weight 264.6 lb (120 kg)
Dry weight 251.3 lb (114 kg)
Engine displacement 107 cc
Torque 6.9 lb-ft (9.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.72 US gal (6.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 10.7 lb (4.8 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 2.59 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.4 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 247.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4%
Weight with full tank 262 lb (118.8 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Lead EX is lighter than about 77.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda Lead EX weight FAQ

How much does the Honda Lead EX weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 264.6 lb (120 kg), while dry weight is 251.3 lb (114 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Honda Lead EX weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 77.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Lead EX?

A full tank works out to about 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) from the listed 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda Lead EX weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 444.6 lb (201.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the estimated Honda Lead EX weight with a full tank of gas?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 262 lb (118.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda Lead EX?

Available years with both measurements show about 13.2 lb (6 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.

How much of the Honda Lead EX total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

How does Honda Lead EX torque compare with its weight?

Available data gives 2.59 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Honda Lead EX engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.4 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

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.