How Heavy Is a Motorcycle?
a Motorcycle weighs exactly
216 kg (476.2 lb)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
- a motorcycle216 kg
Honda XL750 Transalp adventure motorcycle (755cc parallel twin), kerb weight
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 9.1× an average new car
- About 21× an African elephant
- About 30× a bowling ball
Why weights differ
Representative mid-size street motorcycle: a 125cc commuter bike is around 100-120 kg and a large touring bike can exceed 300 kg, so "a motorcycle" covers a wide range.
Sources
[1] Honda Motor Europe Limited (Honda UK)
Honda XL750 Transalp overview — official UK model pageManufacturer
“An 850mm seat height and 216kg kerb weight make the Transalp easy to manage from walking pace upwards”
Value as published: 216kg kerb weight · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a Toyota Corolla2,950 lb (1,340 kg)
- a Honda Civic1,460 kg (1.61 US tons)
- an average new car4,350 lb (1,980 kg)
- a school bus14.97 t (16.5 US tons)
- a 20 ft shipping container30.5 t (33.6 US tons)
- a 40 ft shipping container32.5 t (35.8 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorcycle weigh?
a Motorcycle weighs exactly 216 kg (476.2 lb) — Honda XL750 Transalp adventure motorcycle (755cc parallel twin), kerb weight.
How much is a motorcycle in pounds and ounces?
476.2 lb, which is 7,619 oz. In metric terms: 216 kg.
Is a motorcycle heavier than an average new car?
No. a Motorcycle weighs exactly 216 kg (476.2 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/9.14.
Why do sources give different weights?
Representative mid-size street motorcycle: a 125cc commuter bike is around 100-120 kg and a large touring bike can exceed 300 kg, so "a motorcycle" covers a wide range.
Where does this number come from?
Every source is listed at the bottom of this page with publisher, link, access date and a verbatim quote. Numbers are only published when a qualifying source can be verified.