For the 2008 model year, the Honda CB 1000 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 469.6 lb (213 kg).
Honda CB 1000 R 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 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1000 R is heavier than about 69.3% 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 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 469.6 lb (213 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 497.5 lb (225.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 1000 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 R?
Listed dry weight is 469.6 lb (213 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 R heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 69th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda CB 1000 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 649.6 lb (294.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB 1000 R 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 497.5 lb (225.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda CB 1000 R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CB 1000 R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.13 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda CB 1000 R compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 76.1 lb (34.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 1000 R feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.