Across the 2002 and 2006 model years, the Honda Shadow 125 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 321.9 lb (146 kg).
Honda Shadow 125 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda Shadow 125?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow 125 is lighter than about 87.3% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Shadow 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 321.9 lb (146 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Torque | 7.7 lb-ft (10.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.41 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 255.7 lb / 100 cc to 257.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) to 345.7 lb (156.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow 125 weight FAQ
What is the Honda Shadow 125 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 321.9 lb (146 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda Shadow 125 lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 13th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda Shadow 125 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2002 and 2006 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow 125?
Based on the supplied 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Shadow 125 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 500.8 lb (227.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda Shadow 125 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) to 345.7 lb (156.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Honda Shadow 125 weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) to 345.7 lb (156.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda Shadow 125 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.41 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda Shadow 125 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.39 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.