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How much does a motorcycle weigh?

Typical weight
90–400 kg
That is 198–882 lb.

A two-wheeled motor vehicle, from 50 cc commuter scooters to full-dress touring bikes.

Kerb weight: 125 cc commuters around 120-140 kg; middleweights 190-220 kg; touring bikes and large cruisers 330-400 kg.

By type

Motorcycles vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type Typical weight
scooter 80–170 kg
sport bike 165–230 kg
cruiser motorcycle 230–400 kg
dirt bike 70–130 kg

How that compares

Motorcycle against things of a similar mass.

Tiger 100–310 kg
Galapagos tortoise 60–417 kg
Motorcycle 90–400 kg
Giant squid 100–275 kg
ATM 90–700 kg
Blue wildebeest 118–290 kg
Red deer 90–340 kg
Lion 120–250 kg

More about a motorcycle

Common questions

How much does a motorcycle weigh?
A motorcycle weighs 90–400 kg (198–882 lb). Kerb weight: 125 cc commuters around 120-140 kg; middleweights 190-220 kg; touring bikes and large cruisers 330-400 kg.
Which type of motorcycle is the heaviest?
Of the types listed here, cruiser motorcycle is the largest at 230–400 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked