For the 1968 model year, the Honda CB 250 K motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 352.7 lb (160 kg).
Honda CB 250 K weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 K?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 K is lighter than about 73.3% of 43 Honda classic 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 K weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 352.7 lb (160 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Torque | 15.5 lb-ft (21 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 K weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 250 K wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 352.7 lb (160 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda CB 250 K lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 27th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 250 K?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda CB 250 K and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 532.7 lb (241.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 250 K power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.5 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB 250 K total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda CB 250 K torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda CB 250 K engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.71 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda CB 250 K from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 92.6 lb (42 kg) lighter.
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.