Across the 2001, 2002 and 2004 model years, the Honda XR 250 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 240.1 lb (108.9 kg).
Honda XR 250 R weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. 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 XR 250 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XR 250 R is heavier than about 85.3% of 17 Honda motocross 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 XR 250 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 2.88 US gal (10.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 17.9 lb (8.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.04 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 96.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 258 lb (117 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XR 250 R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XR 250 R weigh?
The source data gives 240.1 lb (108.9 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda XR 250 R weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 85th percentile among 17 compatible Honda motocross bikes.
Are all Honda XR 250 R model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2002. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2001, 2004.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XR 250 R?
A full tank works out to about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) to 17.9 lb (8.1 kg) from the listed 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) to 2.88 US gal (10.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XR 250 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 420.1 lb (190.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda XR 250 R be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 258 lb (117 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Honda XR 250 R total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 7.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda XR 250 R engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.04 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Honda XR 250 R from the median Honda motocross bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 47.7 lb (21.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motocross bike weight of 192.4 lb (87.2 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.