Across 5 covered model years from 1978 to 1982, the Honda XL 250 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg) and dry weights ranging from 260.1 lb (118 kg), depending on model year.
Honda XL 250 S weight overview
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.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 250 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 250 S is lighter than about 51.5% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road 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 XL 250 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Torque | 14.5 lb-ft (19.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 117.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 275.7 lb (125.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 250 S weight FAQ
What is the Honda XL 250 S dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1978-1982 years, listed wet/running weight is 291 lb (132 kg) and listed dry weight is 260.1 lb (118 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda XL 250 S lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda XL 250 S years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XL 250 S?
Based on the supplied 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda XL 250 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 471 lb (213.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Honda XL 250 S after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 275.7 lb (125.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda XL 250 S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda XL 250 S displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.85 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Honda XL 250 S 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.
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.