Across 21 covered model years from 2004 to 2025, the Honda Metropolitan motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 173.1 lb (78.5 kg) to 179 lb (81.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 162.9 lb (73.9 kg) to 175.9 lb (79.8 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Metropolitan weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Metropolitan?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Metropolitan is lighter than about 93.6% of 70 Honda scooters 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 Metropolitan weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 173.1 lb (78.5 kg) to 179 lb (81.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 162.9 lb (73.9 kg) to 175.9 lb (79.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.2 US gal (4.54 L) to 1.32 US gal (5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) to 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.27 cc / lb to 0.3 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 332.5 lb / 100 cc to 365.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 171 lb (77.6 kg) to 184.1 lb (83.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Metropolitan weight FAQ
What is the Honda Metropolitan dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 years, listed wet/running weight is 173.1 lb (78.5 kg) to 179 lb (81.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 162.9 lb (73.9 kg) to 175.9 lb (79.8 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda Metropolitan lighter or heavier than other Honda scooters?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda Metropolitan years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004, 2024, 2025.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Metropolitan?
Based on the supplied 1.2 US gal (4.54 L) to 1.32 US gal (5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) to 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Metropolitan and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 359 lb (162.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Honda Metropolitan weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 171 lb (77.6 kg) to 184.1 lb (83.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda Metropolitan displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.27 cc per lb to 0.3 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Honda Metropolitan weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2006-2007 is the lightest at 162.9 lb (73.9 kg), while 2013-2023 is the heaviest at 179 lb (81.2 kg).
What is the Honda Metropolitan weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda scooter weight of 256.8 lb (116.5 kg), the model is roughly 77.8 lb (35.3 kg) lighter.
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.