Across the 1976 and 1977 model years, the Honda CB 550 F 1 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Honda CB 550 F 1 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.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 550 F 1?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 550 F 1 is lighter than about 87.7% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 550 F 1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 544 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 | 1.2 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 83.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 550 F 1 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 F 1 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CB 550 F 1 heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda CB 550 F 1 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1976-1977 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 550 F 1 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 F 1 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CB 550 F 1 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.2 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CB 550 F 1 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 92.6 lb (42 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 550 F 1 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.