For the 1977 model year, the Honda CB 550 F motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 421.1 lb (191 kg).
Honda CB 550 F weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. 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 550 F?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 550 F is heavier than about 59.7% of 36 Honda naked bikes 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 550 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 544 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 447.4 lb (202.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 550 F weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 F?
Listed dry weight is 421.1 lb (191 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 550 F heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 60th percentile among 36 compatible Honda naked bikes.
How much does the Honda CB 550 F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 601.1 lb (272.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB 550 F 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 447.4 lb (202.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda CB 550 F weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 447.4 lb (202.9 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.
How large is the Honda CB 550 F engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.29 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda CB 550 F above or below the typical Honda naked bike weight?
The model sits about 23.4 lb (10.6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 550 F 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.