For the 1971 model year, the Honda CB 175 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 299.8 lb (136 kg).
Honda CB 175 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 175?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 175 is lighter than about 72.6% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 175 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 174 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 172.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 175 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 175 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 299.8 lb (136 kg).
Is the Honda CB 175 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 166 Honda motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda CB 175 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 175 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CB 175 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.58 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CB 175 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 152.7 lb (69.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 175 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.