Across 7 covered model years from 1988 to 1994, the Honda NX 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 293.2 lb (133 kg) and dry weights ranging from 260.1 lb (118 kg) to 271.2 lb (123 kg), depending on model year.
Honda NX 250 weight overview
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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How heavy is the Honda NX 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NX 250 is heavier than about 50.7% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles 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 NX 250 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 293.2 lb (133 kg) |
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) to 271.2 lb (123 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 239 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 23.5 hp to 26 hp |
| Torque | 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm) to 16.7 lb-ft (22.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.87 hp / 100 lb to 9.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.07 lb / hp to 11.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.53 lb-ft / 100 lb to 6.41 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.85 cc / lb to 0.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 104.5 lb / 100 cc to 117.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 274.9 lb (124.7 kg) to 286 lb (129.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda NX 250 weight FAQ
What does the Honda NX 250 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 293.2 lb (133 kg) for wet/running weight and 260.1 lb (118 kg) to 271.2 lb (123 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda NX 250 heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Honda NX 250 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda NX 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda NX 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 473.2 lb (214.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda NX 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.87 hp per 100 lb to 9.03 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 52nd percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda NX 250 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 274.9 lb (124.7 kg) to 286 lb (129.7 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.
How much heavier is the Honda NX 250 wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 22 lb (10 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Honda NX 250 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 5.53 lb-ft per 100 lb to 6.41 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.