Across 10 covered model years from 1994 to 2003, the Honda CB 500 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg).
Honda CB 500 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 500?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 500 is lighter than about 56.9% 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 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Torque | 25.1 lb-ft (34 Nm) to 35.4 lb-ft (48 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1994 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 | 15.21 hp / 100 lb to 15.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.46 lb / hp to 6.58 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.58 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb to 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.1 lb / 100 cc to 76.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% to 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 404.3 lb (183.4 kg) to 411 lb (186.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 500 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 500 weigh?
The source data gives 374.8 lb (170 kg) to 381.4 lb (173 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CB 500 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 36 compatible Honda naked bikes.
Are all Honda CB 500 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 500?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 500 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CB 500 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.21 hp per 100 lb to 15.48 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 56th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda CB 500 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 404.3 lb (183.4 kg) to 411 lb (186.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda CB 500 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 404.3 lb (183.4 kg) to 411 lb (186.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda CB 500 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 6.58 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.