For the 1959 model year, the Honda RC142 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 205 lb (93 kg) and a dry weight of 191.8 lb (87 kg).
Honda RC142 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 RC142?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda RC142 is lighter than about 93.1% of 166 Honda 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 RC142 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Dry weight | 191.8 lb (87 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.7 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.61 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 164.4 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda RC142 weight FAQ
What is the Honda RC142 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1959 years, listed wet/running weight is 205 lb (93 kg) and listed dry weight is 191.8 lb (87 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda RC142 lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 7th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
What is the combined Honda RC142 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 385 lb (174.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Honda RC142 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.61 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 RC142 compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 247.5 lb (112.3 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda RC142 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.