For the 1978 model year, the Honda CB 250 T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Honda CB 250 T 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 T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 T is lighter than about 88.3% of 47 Honda 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 T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 250 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.61 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 163.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 T weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 250 T wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 407.9 lb (185 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 T lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 12th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 250 T?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 T and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Honda CB 250 T have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.61 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda CB 250 T compare with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 304.2 lb (138 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 250 T weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.