For the 1999 model year, the Honda XLR 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 277.8 lb (126 kg).
Honda XLR 125 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda XLR 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XLR 125 is lighter than about 59% 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 XLR 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 277.8 lb (126 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 11.4 hp |
| Torque | 7.7 lb-ft (10.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.1 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 24.37 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 224 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XLR 125 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XLR 125 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 277.8 lb (126 kg).
Is the Honda XLR 125 heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 41st percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
How much does the Honda XLR 125 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XLR 125 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 457.8 lb (207.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda XLR 125 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.1 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 11th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Honda XLR 125 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda XLR 125 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda XLR 125 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 15.4 lb (7 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda XLR 125 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.