Honda CB 100 SS Weight (203lb)

Quick answer

For the 1975 model year, the Honda CB 100 SS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 202.8 lb (92 kg).

Wet / running weight202.8 lb (92 kg)
Fuel capacity1.98 US gal (7.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight12.3 lb (5.6 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.67 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1975

Honda CB 100 SS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 100 SS?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 100 SS is lighter than about 97.7% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
202.8 lb (92 kg)
43 Honda classic motorcyclesMedian: 445.3 lb (202 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight202.8 lb (92 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider352.8 lb (160 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.5% of total mass
180 lb rider382.8 lb (173.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 53% of total mass
210 lb rider412.8 lb (187.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 49.1% of total mass

Honda CB 100 SS weight & related specs

Model years covered 1975
Wet / running weight 202.8 lb (92 kg)
Engine displacement 99 cc
Power 11.5 hp
Fuel capacity 1.98 US gal (7.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 12.3 lb (5.6 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 5.67 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 17.64 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.49 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 204.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 100 SS is lighter than about 97.7% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 1.98 US gal (7.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 5.67 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Honda CB 100 SS weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda CB 100 SS ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 202.8 lb (92 kg).

Is the Honda CB 100 SS heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 43 Honda classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

How much does the Honda CB 100 SS fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 1.98 US gal (7.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.3 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda CB 100 SS with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 382.8 lb (173.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Honda CB 100 SS have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.

How many cc does the Honda CB 100 SS have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

How does the Honda CB 100 SS compare with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 242.5 lb (110 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Honda CB 100 SS feel heavy at low speed?

Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.