Honda Hornet 250 Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda Hornet 250 motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2005 is length 80.5 in (2,045 mm), width 29.1 in (740 mm), height 41.5 in (1,055 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 29.3 in (745 mm) to 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm).

Honda Hornet 250 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.5 in (2,045 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
29.1 in (740 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.5 in (1,055 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.3 in (745 mm) to 29.9 in (760 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.7 in (170 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length80.5 in (2,045 mm)
Observed category range: 53.7 in (1,365 mm) to 87.4 in (2,220 mm)
Width29.1 in (740 mm)
Observed category range: 24.6 in (625 mm) to 36.2 in (919 mm)
Height41.5 in (1,055 mm)
Observed category range: 34.6 in (880 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Wheelbase55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Observed category range: 35.2 in (895 mm) to 61.4 in (1,560 mm)
Seat height29.6 in (752 mm)
Observed category range: 26 in (660 mm) to 35.4 in (899 mm)
Clearance6.7 in (170 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 7.9 in (200 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length25th percentile
This model
80.5 in (2,045 mm)
Category median
82.3 in (2,090 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 54 comparable Honda models.
Width25th percentile
This model
29.1 in (740 mm)
Category median
30.1 in (765 mm)
1 in below the category median from 46 comparable Honda models.
Height19th percentile
This model
41.5 in (1,055 mm)
Category median
43.1 in (1,094 mm)
1.5 in below the category median from 45 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase33rd percentile
This model
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Category median
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 63 comparable Honda models.
Seat height9th percentile
This model
29.6 in (752 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
1.5 in below the category median from 62 comparable Honda models.
Clearance86th percentile
This model
6.7 in (170 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 53 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

2002 baseline29.9 in (760 mm)
200529.3 in (745 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 24.8 in (630 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 16.3 sq ft (1.51 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

12%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 80.5 in (2,045 mm) 82.3 in (2,090 mm) 1.8 in below median
Width 29.1 in (740 mm) 30.1 in (765 mm) 1 in below median
Height 41.5 in (1,055 mm) 43.1 in (1,094 mm) 1.5 in below median
Wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 1.2 in below median
Seat height 29.6 in (752 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 1.5 in below median
Ground clearance 6.7 in (170 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 1.2 in above median

Honda Hornet 250 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2002 80.5 in (2,045 mm) 29.1 in (740 mm) 41.5 in (1,055 mm) 55.7 in (1,415 mm) 29.9 in (760 mm) 6.7 in (170 mm)
2005 29.3 in (745 mm)

Honda Hornet 250 dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda Hornet 250 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.6 in (752 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.5 in below the category median.

Does the Honda Hornet 250 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Honda Hornet 250 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda Hornet 250 have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.2 in above the category median.

Is the Honda Hornet 250 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.5 in (2,045 mm), making the Honda Hornet 250 shorter than most comparable Honda models. 1.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.3 sq ft (1.51 m²).

What do the Honda Hornet 250 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 29.1 in (740 mm) and representative height is 41.5 in (1,055 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Honda models. The height is very low overall for its category.

Did the Honda Hornet 250 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 29.9 in (760 mm) in 2002 to 29.3 in (745 mm) in 2005, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.