For the 2002 model year, the Honda SL 230 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 233.7 lb (106 kg).
Honda SL 230 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. 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 230?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda SL 230 is lighter than about 72.9% 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 230 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 233.7 lb (106 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| Torque | 15.5 lb-ft (21 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.63 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.95 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 104.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 250.1 lb (113.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda SL 230 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda SL 230?
Listed dry weight is 233.7 lb (106 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda SL 230 heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 24 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda SL 230 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda SL 230 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 413.7 lb (187.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda SL 230 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 250.1 lb (113.5 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda SL 230 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 250.1 lb (113.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda SL 230 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.63 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda SL 230 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.95 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda SL 230 compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.