Aside from the all-steel frame, no... not really. Yes, that is a bit hefty, but that is fully dressed with fluids and everything, not the "dry" weight many manufacturers quote. Its cousin, the Rebel 250 is about 320-330 lbs if memory serves, and that bike feels heavier.
Reportedly, switching to a different exhaust can save you 10-15 lbs or so, maybe more if carbon.
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2007 3500 MC DRW 4x4 5.9L (120k mi)
Best Tanks: 16.6 towing / 23.92 unloaded hwy / 19.78 city
2011 Honda CBR250R (brand spankin' new)
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