Across the 2007, 2008 and 2019 model years, the Honda CB 1300 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 kg).
Honda CB 1300 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 1300?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1300 is heavier than about 98.6% of 36 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 1300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,284 cc to 1,284.1 cc |
| Power | 114 hp |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.1 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.73 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.49 cc / lb to 2.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.5 lb / 100 cc to 40.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) to 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 1300 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 1300?
Listed dry weight is 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 515.9 lb (234 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 1300 heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CB 1300 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda CB 1300 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 1300 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CB 1300 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 22.1 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda CB 1300 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 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) to 550.4 lb (249.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda CB 1300 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 528.3 lb (239.6 kg) to 550.4 lb (249.6 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 1300 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.73 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.47 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.