Honda MSX 125 Weight (224lb)

Quick answer

For the 2014 model year, the Honda MSX 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 224.2 lb (101.7 kg).

Wet / running weight224.2 lb (101.7 kg)
Fuel capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight9 lb (4.1 kg)
Model years covered
2014

Honda MSX 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda MSX 125?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda MSX 125 is lighter than about 88.9% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
224.2 lb (101.7 kg)
36 Honda allround modelsMedian: 319.7 lb (145 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight224.2 lb (101.7 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 rider374.2 lb (169.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.9% of total mass
180 lb rider404.2 lb (183.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 55.5% of total mass
210 lb rider434.2 lb (197 kg)bike + rider • bike is 51.6% of total mass

Honda MSX 125 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014
Wet / running weight 224.2 lb (101.7 kg)
Engine displacement 124.9 cc
Torque 8 lb-ft (10.9 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.45 US gal (5.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 9 lb (4.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 3.59 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.56 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 179.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda MSX 125 is lighter than about 88.9% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 1.45 US gal (5.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 9 lb (4.1 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda MSX 125 weight FAQ

What is the Honda MSX 125 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 224.2 lb (101.7 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 MSX 125 lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 11th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda MSX 125?

Based on the supplied 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 9 lb (4.1 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 MSX 125 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 404.2 lb (183.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda MSX 125 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.59 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 many cc does the Honda MSX 125 have per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.56 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Honda MSX 125 compare with the median Honda allround weight?

Compared with the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg), the model is roughly 95.5 lb (43.3 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda MSX 125 weight most?

The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.

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.