For the 2011 model year, the Honda XR230 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 269 lb (122 kg).
Honda XR230 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda XR230?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XR230 is lighter than about 61.2% 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 XR230 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 269 lb (122 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| Torque | 13.3 lb-ft (18 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 US gal (8.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 120.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XR230 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XR230 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 269 lb (122 kg).
Is the Honda XR230 heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 39th percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
How much does the Honda XR230 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.3 US gal (8.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XR230 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 449 lb (203.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda XR230 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda XR230 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda XR230 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.83 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda XR230 from the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 24.3 lb (11 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda XR230 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.