For the 1989 model year, the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Honda VT 250 Spada OBI weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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 VT 250 Spada OBI?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI is lighter than about 81.9% of 36 Honda naked bikes 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 VT 250 Spada OBI weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 40 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.72 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 124 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 326.7 lb (148.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 250 Spada OBI weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI weigh?
The source data gives 308.6 lb (140 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.9% of 36 Honda naked bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.96 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 326.7 lb (148.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 326.7 lb (148.2 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 VT 250 Spada OBI have per pound?
The model has about 0.81 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda VT 250 Spada OBI compare with the median Honda naked bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 89.1 lb (40.4 kg) lighter than the median Honda naked bike weight of 397.7 lb (180.4 kg) in this dataset.
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.