Across 6 covered model years from 1973 to 1978, the Honda XL 250 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 326.3 lb (148 kg) and dry weights ranging from 298.9 lb (135.6 kg), depending on model year.
Honda XL 250 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 250 is heavier than about 70.1% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 326.3 lb (148 kg) |
| Dry weight | 298.9 lb (135.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Power | 20 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 US gal (8 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13.1 lb (6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1973 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.31 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 131.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 312.1 lb (141.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 250 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XL 250 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 326.3 lb (148 kg), while dry weight is 298.9 lb (135.6 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda XL 250 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 70th percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Honda XL 250 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1973-1978 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XL 250?
A full tank works out to about 13.1 lb (6 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.11 US gal (8 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XL 250 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 506.3 lb (229.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda XL 250 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.13 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 33rd percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda XL 250?
Available years with both measurements show about 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Honda XL 250 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4% to 4.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda XL 250 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.76 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.