Honda VTR 250 Interceptor Weight (364lb)

Quick answer

For the 1988 model year, the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg) and a dry weight of 330.7 lb (150 kg).

Wet / running weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
Dry weight330.7 lb (150 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb12.37 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1988

Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor is lighter than about 99.1% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
363.8 lb (165 kg)
53 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 546.7 lb (248 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight363.8 lb (165 kg)
Dry weight330.7 lb (150 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider513.8 lb (233 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.8% of total mass
180 lb rider543.8 lb (246.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.9% of total mass
210 lb rider573.8 lb (260.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.4% of total mass

Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988
Wet / running weight 363.8 lb (165 kg)
Dry weight 330.7 lb (150 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
Power 45 hp
Fuel capacity 3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 21.4 lb (9.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 12.37 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 8.08 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.68 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 146.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.9%
Weight with full tank 352 lb (159.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor is lighter than about 99.1% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.43 US gal (13 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 12.37 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 363.8 lb (165 kg), while dry weight is 330.7 lb (150 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.1% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor?

A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 12.37 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 16th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier is the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor with a full tank?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 352 lb (159.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the difference between Honda VTR 250 Interceptor dry and wet weight?

Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.

What is the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor displacement per pound?

The model has about 0.68 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Honda VTR 250 Interceptor weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 183 lb (83 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.