For the 1993 model year, the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Honda CB 1000 Big 1 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 is heavier than about 80.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 1000 Big 1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 988 cc |
| Torque | 64.4 lb-ft (87.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.91 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 554.2 lb (251.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 1000 Big 1 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1?
Listed dry weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 554.2 lb (251.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 554.2 lb (251.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.91 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 124.6 lb (56.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.