For the 1975 model year, the Honda CB 250 G motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg).
Honda CB 250 G weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 G?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 G is lighter than about 94.3% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 CB 250 G weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 392.4 lb (178 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.88 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.53 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 157.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 G weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 250 G weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 392.4 lb (178 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CB 250 G weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.3% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 250 G?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 250 G weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 572.4 lb (259.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CB 250 G strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.88 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 1st percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB 250 G total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda CB 250 G engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.63 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 CB 250 G from the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 154.3 lb (70 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CB 250 G easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.