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title: "How much does a motorcycle weigh?"
description: "A motorcycle weighs 90–400 kg (198–882 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/motorcycle/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

- [How much does a motorcycle cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/motorcycle/) — 2,500–35,000 $
- [How loud is a motorcycle?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/motorcycle/) — 80–110 dB
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- [Motorcycle vs Car](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-vs-motorcycle/) — Side by side
- [Motorcycle vs SUV](https://atoneplace.net/vs/motorcycle-vs-suv/) — Side by side

## 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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- [How loud is a motorcycle?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/motorcycle/)
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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)