Official Weight Thread

twowheels

twowheels

New member
Just ran the 2012 300 Race across a set of certified scales. I wouldn't have guessed this many jellybeans, but all dressed up it weighs 260# even.

Adjustments from a base weight

* Ironman 50T ilo Talon 48T
* Fastway F3 pegs
* PlusOnePerformance radiator braces
* Michelin S12XC ilo Six Days tire
* Flexx bars with Fastway handguards
* Rekluse clutch cover ilo composite stocker

Fuel tank is 3/4 full ;), but the oil and water are topped up.

[Topped the tank up with 1 gallon of 100-octane love, so I guess you're looking at about 266 lbs fully dressed and ready to dance.]
 
Last edited:
260 sounds kinda heavy however most bikes are much heavier than the "claimed" weight. Many years ago when Dirt Bike magazine ran an article on actual, ready to ride weights there were alot people who felt the results couldn't be correct, but they were. The only bikes I've ever known to be truly lightweight were 125 mx'ers and Trials machines. I'd like to know the actual weight of any 450 enduro w/armor, heavy duty tubes, full gas tank and some mud splattered on it. I guess whether the bike feels heavy and/or wears you out is still a big factor.
 
twowheels said:
Just ran the 2012 300 Race across a set of certified scales. I wouldn't have guessed this many jellybeans, but all dressed up it weighs 260# even.

Adjustments from a base weight

* Ironman 50T ilo Talon 48T
* Fastway F3 pegs
* PlusOnePerformance radiator braces
* Michelin S12XC ilo Six Days tire
* Flexx bars with Fastway handguards
* Rekluse clutch cover ilo composite stocker

Fuel tank is 3/4 full ;), but the oil and water are topped up.
Click to expand...
I'd guess my 300 right about there...still 100 lbs less than my DR650.
 
I used a basic 300 lb. bathroom scale that I tared at 230 pounds with weights from my son's set. The bike was lifted on an ATV/MC hydraulic jack.

2003 EC300 with: Bark busters, Flatland radiator guards, Devol shark fin, FMF gnarly pipe, Flatland pipe guard, Flatland skid plate, number plate, Fastway footpegs, simple wiring harness, empty fuel tank.
254 pounds. (~269 with full 2.5 gal tank)
 
Those weights sound about right. You sure wouldn't guess they are as heavy as they are if you ever rode one, they feel 40 pounds lighter while riding I think because they carry the weight so low.
 
I did tree of mine the other week.
The 2010 ec 300 was 108kg
The 2010 txt 300 was 65kg
and the 2004 wr 250f was 116kg.

2010 ec 250f 114kg.
 
Last edited:
Here are some numbers from two of my old KTM's. This is copied from an old thread that I created on KTMTALK. I haven't weighed my GasGas yet. I should add that my 2009 250 rode lighter than the 350, and the Gasser rides lighter than both of the KTM's.

My bathroom scale isn't exactly calibrated to a nats azz, but I figure it's close enough to be able to compare two bikes.

2009 250xcw with: Scotts Stabilizer, hand guards, watchdog computer, extra homemade brace that spans from one hand guard to the other and bolts to the triple clamp, Bullet Proof Designs radiator braces, approx. 1.5 gallons of gas, KTM World Works suspension, Probend handle bars, everything else is stock.

Front end weighed 123 lb, Rear end weighed 125 lb, total = 248lb

2011 350sxf with: EE hand guards and shields, EE radiator braces, EE slave guard, EE seat, EE Shark fin, EE skid plate, EE suspension, EE graphics, and a trace of gas.

Front 119-120lb, Rear 126-127lb (weighed it twice), total = 245-247lb.

Ride report/comparison to come later.
 
Last edited:
Dave said:
I used a basic 300 lb. bathroom scale that I tared at 230 pounds with weights from my son's set. The bike was lifted on an ATV/MC hydraulic jack.

2003 EC300 with: Bark busters, Flatland radiator guards, Devol shark fin, FMF gnarly pipe, Flatland pipe guard, Flatland skid plate, number plate, Fastway footpegs, simple wiring harness, empty fuel tank.
254 pounds. (~269 with full 2.5 gal tank)
Click to expand...

Sounds about right. My mostly stock '02 125xc with flatland rad guards, EE carbon pipe guard, FMF Q, and some kind of ugly bash plate (?) weighs 238 with an almost empty tank.

I've heard SO many stories of 235 pound 300s. I always knew they were BS.

JayC
 
2011 250 Six Days.

Only changes from stock are the addition of Cycra Probend handguards
and Dunlop MX31 front/MX51 rear.

250.2 lbs with a full tank of gas.
 
after trashing my first bathroom scale by putting it under the bike lift, and buying the same model (so my wife does not realize what putz she has married!) i weighed the bike by rolling front wheel on to the scale and then the rear and added them and came up with 115kg/253.5lb

this was with full tank and extras being:
hyde skid plate
hyde swing arm guards
hyde front brake guard
p3 exhaust guard
fastway handguard/damper mount

quite shocking def doesn't feel like it when riding, but does when i have to pick it up of an off-camber climb!!
 
The '12 feels light, but it traps more mud than the older bikes. The molded structural ribs of the back of the subframe spars trap and hold mud, as does the same on the underside of the front fender. Like rebar in concrete. I think perhaps some "Great Stuff" foam spray insulation may do the trick to fill these voids.
 
GMP said:
The '12 feels light, but it traps more mud than the older bikes. The molded structural ribs of the back of the subframe spars trap and hold mud, as does the same on the underside of the front fender. Like rebar in concrete. I think perhaps some "Great Stuff" foam spray insulation may do the trick to fill these voids.
Click to expand...
may be something worth letting Clay know about
 
Just weighed my 2009 KTM 250 XC. (WIth E-Start, approx 9lbs)

Full tank of fuel.
Acerbis bark busters.
IRC trials tire on rear.
Motoz Tractionator on front.
Heavy tubes front and rear.
Scorpion Rad guards and bash plate.

255lbs all up. 132 front, 123 rear.

Rode yesterday with my friend on his 2011 GG 250, we switched a couple times and the GG does feel a touch lighter, but not much. His suspension is stock, so no comparison there as mine is not. The real difference to me is the size, the 2011GG feels much smaller. Picking it up... feels heavier than the Ktm though!

I am keen to try the 2013...

g
 
Graham said:
Just weighed my 2009 KTM 250 XC. (WIth E-Start, approx 9lbs)

Full tank of fuel.
Acerbis bark busters.
IRC trials tire on rear.
Motoz Tractionator on front.
Heavy tubes front and rear.
Scorpion Rad guards and bash plate.

255lbs all up. 132 front, 123 rear.

Rode yesterday with my friend on his 2011 GG 250, we switched a couple times and the GG does feel a touch lighter, but not much. His suspension is stock, so no comparison there as mine is not. The real difference to me is the size, the 2011GG feels much smaller. Picking it up... feels heavier than the Ktm though!

I am keen to try the 2013...

g
Click to expand...

I was going to mention that I did not think the orange bike was that light. There seems to be a bit of fudging with all of the brands.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top