Across the 1985, 1986 and 1987 model years, the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) 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.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) is lighter than about 53.7% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.89 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.99 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 116 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 46th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 2.38 US gal (9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.89 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 27th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.86 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda XL 250 R (reduced effect) from the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg), the model is roughly 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter.
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.