For the 2011 model year, the Honda XR 230 Motard motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 275.6 lb (125 kg).
Honda XR 230 Motard 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 XR 230 Motard?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XR 230 Motard is lighter than about 75.6% of 166 Honda 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 XR 230 Motard weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 275.6 lb (125 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| Torque | 13.3 lb-ft (18 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 US gal (8.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 123.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XR 230 Motard weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XR 230 Motard weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 275.6 lb (125 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda XR 230 Motard weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 75.6% of 166 Honda motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XR 230 Motard?
A full tank works out to about 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) from the listed 2.3 US gal (8.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XR 230 Motard weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 455.6 lb (206.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much torque does the Honda XR 230 Motard have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 4.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda XR 230 Motard displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.81 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda XR 230 Motard weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 177 lb (80.3 kg) lighter than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda XR 230 Motard 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.