Across the 1972, 1973 and 2003 model years, the Honda CB 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 374.8 lb (170 kg) and dry weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB 250 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 250?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 250 is lighter than about 97.2% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) |
| Dry weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 234 cc to 249 cc |
| Power | 18.5 hp to 30 hp |
| Torque | 13.3 lb-ft (18 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1972 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.36 hp / 100 lb to 8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.49 lb / hp to 15.73 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.56 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.66 cc / lb to 0.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 124.4 lb / 100 cc to 150.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 9% |
| Weight with full tank | 317.3 lb (143.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 250 weight FAQ
What does the Honda CB 250 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 374.8 lb (170 kg) for wet/running weight and 291 lb (132 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda CB 250 heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 3rd weight percentile among 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda CB 250 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1972, 1973, 2003 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 250 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 250 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CB 250 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.36 hp per 100 lb to 8 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda CB 250 weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 317.3 lb (143.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda CB 250 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 4.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CB 250 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.66 cc per lb to 0.8 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.