Across the 2005 and 2008 model years, the Honda XR 250 Tornado motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 295.4 lb (134 kg).
Honda XR 250 Tornado 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 XR 250 Tornado?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XR 250 Tornado is heavier 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 XR 250 Tornado weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc to 250 cc |
| Torque | 17.5 lb-ft (23.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.84 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 118.2 lb / 100 cc to 118.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 313.5 lb (142.2 kg) to 314.3 lb (142.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XR 250 Tornado weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XR 250 Tornado weigh?
The source data gives 295.4 lb (134 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda XR 250 Tornado weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 73rd percentile among 24 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Honda XR 250 Tornado model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2005 and 2008 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XR 250 Tornado?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XR 250 Tornado weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 475.4 lb (215.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda XR 250 Tornado be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 313.5 lb (142.2 kg) to 314.3 lb (142.6 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Honda XR 250 Tornado torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 5.92 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Honda XR 250 Tornado have per pound?
The model has about 0.84 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 XR 250 Tornado compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 32 lb (14.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 263.5 lb (119.5 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.