Across 10 covered model years from 2009 to 2019, the Honda SH300i motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 372.6 lb (169 kg) and dry weights ranging from 356.7 lb (161.8 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg), depending on model year.
Honda SH300i weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda SH300i?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda SH300i is heavier than about 80.7% of 70 Honda scooters 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 SH300i weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 372.6 lb (169 kg) |
| Dry weight | 356.7 lb (161.8 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 279.1 cc |
| Power | 26.8 hp |
| Torque | 18.8 lb-ft (25.5 Nm) to 19.2 lb-ft (26 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 2009 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 | 7.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.9 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.05 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.78 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 127.8 lb / 100 cc to 133.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 371.5 lb (168.5 kg) to 378.5 lb (171.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda SH300i weight FAQ
How much does the Honda SH300i weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 372.6 lb (169 kg), while dry weight is 356.7 lb (161.8 kg) to 363.8 lb (165 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda SH300i weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 81st percentile among 70 compatible Honda scooters.
Are all Honda SH300i model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda SH300i?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda SH300i weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda SH300i strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.19 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Honda scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda SH300i total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4% to 4.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda SH300i torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 5.05 lb-ft per 100 lb to 5.38 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 SH300i engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.75 cc per lb to 0.78 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.