For the 1971 model year, the Honda SL 175 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Honda SL 175 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 SL 175?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda SL 175 is lighter than about 60.4% of 24 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda SL 175 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 174 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.7 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 143.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 264 lb (119.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda SL 175 weight FAQ
What is the Honda SL 175 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda SL 175 lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda SL 175?
Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda SL 175 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda SL 175 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 264 lb (119.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Honda SL 175 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 264 lb (119.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda SL 175 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.7 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 SL 175 compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 263.5 lb (119.5 kg), the model is roughly 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda SL 175 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.
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.