Across the 1986 and 1987 model years, the Honda XL 600 RM motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 372.6 lb (169 kg).
Honda XL 600 RM weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 RM?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 600 RM is heavier than about 76.9% 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 600 RM weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 372.6 lb (169 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 591 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.47 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 600 RM weight FAQ
What is the Honda XL 600 RM wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 372.6 lb (169 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda XL 600 RM lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 76.9% of 67 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda XL 600 RM 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 600 RM?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda XL 600 RM and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda XL 600 RM power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.81 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 73rd percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Honda XL 600 RM engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.59 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda XL 600 RM above or below the typical Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg), the model is roughly 79.4 lb (36 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda XL 600 RM 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.