Honda Nighthawk 250 Weight (286lb)

Quick answer

For the 2007 model year, the Honda Nighthawk 250 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 285.9 lb (129.7 kg).

Dry weight285.9 lb (129.7 kg)
Fuel capacity4.3 US gal (16.27 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.7 lb (12.1 kg)
Model years covered
2007

Honda Nighthawk 250 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. 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 Nighthawk 250?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Nighthawk 250 is lighter than about 72% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
285.9 lb (129.7 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
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Dry weight

Dry weight285.9 lb (129.7 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 rider435.9 lb (197.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.6% of total mass
180 lb rider465.9 lb (211.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.4% of total mass
210 lb rider495.9 lb (225 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.7% of total mass

Honda Nighthawk 250 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2007
Dry weight 285.9 lb (129.7 kg)
Engine displacement 234 cc
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal (16.27 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.7 lb (12.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.82 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 122.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 9.3%
Weight with full tank 312.7 lb (141.8 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Nighthawk 250 is lighter than about 72% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.3 US gal (16.27 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 26.7 lb (12.1 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Honda Nighthawk 250 weight FAQ

What is the Honda Nighthawk 250 dry weight?

The available dry weight is 285.9 lb (129.7 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda Nighthawk 250 lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda Nighthawk 250?

Based on the supplied 4.3 US gal (16.27 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Honda Nighthawk 250 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 465.9 lb (211.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda Nighthawk 250 weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 312.7 lb (141.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What does the Honda Nighthawk 250 weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 312.7 lb (141.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

How many cc does the Honda Nighthawk 250 have per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.82 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 Nighthawk 250 compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 107.6 lb (48.8 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda Nighthawk 250 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.

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.