Across the 1981 and 1982 model years, the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 326.3 lb (148 kg).
Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) 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 CB 250 RS (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) is heavier than about 51.4% of 36 Honda allround models 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 RS (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.76 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 131.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 326.3 lb (148 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda allround models?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 36 compatible Honda allround models.
Does the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1981-1982 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 506.3 lb (229.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.76 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) from the median Honda allround weight?
The model sits about 6.6 lb (3 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda allround weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 250 RS (reduced effect) 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.