Across the 1984, 1985 and 1986 model years, the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) is lighter than about 56.3% 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 450 N (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 447 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 93.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 416.7 lb (189 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 44th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.07 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 450 N (reduced effect) weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.