Honda FES 250 Foresight Weight (331lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1998 and 2000 model years, the Honda FES 250 Foresight motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 330.7 lb (150 kg).

Dry weight330.7 lb (150 kg)
Model years covered
19982000

Honda FES 250 Foresight weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda FES 250 Foresight?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda FES 250 Foresight is lighter than about 60.2% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
330.7 lb (150 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight330.7 lb (150 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 rider480.7 lb (218 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.8% of total mass
180 lb rider510.7 lb (231.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.8% of total mass
210 lb rider540.7 lb (245.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.2% of total mass

Honda FES 250 Foresight weight & related specs

Model years covered 1998, 2000
Dry weight 330.7 lb (150 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc to 250 cc
Torque 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 4.91 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.75 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 132.3 lb / 100 cc to 132.8 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda FES 250 Foresight is lighter than about 60.2% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

Honda FES 250 Foresight weight FAQ

How much does the Honda FES 250 Foresight weigh?

The source data gives 330.7 lb (150 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda FES 250 Foresight weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 40th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

Are all Honda FES 250 Foresight model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1998 and 2000 years covered here.

What does the Honda FES 250 Foresight weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 510.7 lb (231.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda FES 250 Foresight be than its dry weight?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Honda FES 250 Foresight torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 4.91 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Honda FES 250 Foresight have per pound?

The model has about 0.75 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Honda FES 250 Foresight compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 62.8 lb (28.5 kg) lighter than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda FES 250 Foresight easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.