Across the 2008 and 2009 model years, the Honda Lead motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 251.3 lb (114 kg).
Honda Lead weight overview
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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How heavy is the Honda Lead?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Lead is lighter than about 55% of 70 Honda scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Lead weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 251.3 lb (114 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 108 cc |
| Power | 8.9 hp |
| Torque | 6.9 lb-ft (9.3 Nm) to 43.7 lb-ft (59.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 3.54 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 28.24 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.73 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 232.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 262 lb (118.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Lead weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Lead weigh?
The source data gives 251.3 lb (114 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda Lead weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 45th percentile for weight among 70 compatible Honda scooters.
Are all Honda Lead model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008-2009 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Lead?
A full tank works out to about 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) from the listed 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Lead weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 431.3 lb (195.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda Lead strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.54 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Honda scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda Lead be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 262 lb (118.8 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda Lead with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 262 lb (118.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda Lead have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 2.73 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.