Honda CB 250 Nighthawk Weight (287lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2002 to 2006, the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 285.9 lb (129.7 kg) to 287 lb (130.2 kg).

Dry weight285.9 lb (129.7 kg) to 287 lb (130.2 kg)
Fuel capacity4.3 US gal (16.27 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.7 lb (12.1 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg)
Model years covered
2002200420052006

Honda CB 250 Nighthawk weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. 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 CB 250 Nighthawk?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk is lighter than about 69.4% of 18 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
287 lb (130.2 kg)
18 Honda allround modelsMedian: 342.8 lb (155.5 kg)
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Dry weight range

Dry weight285.9 lb (129.7 kg) – 287 lb (130.2 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider437 lb (198.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.7% of total mass
180 lb rider467 lb (211.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.5% of total mass
210 lb rider497 lb (225.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.8% of total mass

Honda CB 250 Nighthawk weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
Dry weight 285.9 lb (129.7 kg) to 287 lb (130.2 kg)
Engine displacement 234 cc
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal (16.27 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2002 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.

Dry weight
2006285.9 lb (129.7 kg)
Fuel capacity
2004-20064.3 US gal (16.27 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2004-200626.7 lb (12.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.82 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 122.2 lb / 100 cc to 122.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 9.3% to 11.2%
Weight with full tank 312.7 lb (141.8 kg) to 319.1 lb (144.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk is lighter than about 69.4% of 18 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.3 US gal (16.27 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Honda CB 250 Nighthawk weight FAQ

What is the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk dry weight?

The available dry weight is 285.9 lb (129.7 kg) to 287 lb (130.2 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 31st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Honda CB 250 Nighthawk years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk?

Based on the supplied 4.3 US gal (16.27 L) to 5.15 US gal (19.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) to 32 lb (14.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Honda CB 250 Nighthawk and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 467 lb (211.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda CB 250 Nighthawk weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 312.7 lb (141.8 kg) to 319.1 lb (144.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What does the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk weigh with a full tank?

The page calculates about 312.7 lb (141.8 kg) to 319.1 lb (144.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.

How large is the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 0.82 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What are the lightest and heaviest Honda CB 250 Nighthawk years?

Among years with usable comparable figures, 2006 is the lightest at 285.9 lb (129.7 kg), while 2002, 2005 is the heaviest at 287 lb (130.2 kg).

Official information note

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.