For the 1983 model year, the Honda CB 550 SC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 455.9 lb (206.8 kg).
Honda CB 550 SC weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 SC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 550 SC is heavier than about 76.4% of 36 Honda allround models 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 SC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 455.9 lb (206.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 572 cc |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Torque | 36.5 lb-ft (49.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.45 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.08 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 79.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 550 SC weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 550 SC wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 455.9 lb (206.8 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 550 SC lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 76.4% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 550 SC?
Based on the supplied 3.2 US gal (12.11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.9 lb (9 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 550 SC and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 635.9 lb (288.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 550 SC power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 16.45 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Honda allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CB 550 SC torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.01 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda CB 550 SC engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda CB 550 SC above or below the typical Honda allround weight?
Compared with the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg), the model is roughly 136.2 lb (61.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 550 SC weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.