Across 6 covered model years from 1982 to 1987, the Honda XL 250 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Honda XL 250 R 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.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 250 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 250 R is lighter than about 53.7% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 XL 250 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Torque | 14.5 lb-ft (19.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 116 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 250 R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XL 250 R weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 288.8 lb (131 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda XL 250 R weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Honda XL 250 R model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1982-1987 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XL 250 R?
A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XL 250 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Honda XL 250 R torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 5.01 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 large is the Honda XL 250 R engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.86 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Honda XL 250 R above or below the typical Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter than the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda XL 250 R 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.
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.