For the 1975 model year, the Honda CB 550 SS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Honda CB 550 SS 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 SS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 550 SS is heavier than about 64.3% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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 SS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 550 SS ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Is the Honda CB 550 SS heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 64th percentile among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
How much does the Honda CB 550 SS 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 SS 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.
How large is the Honda CB 550 SS engine for its weight?
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.
Is the Honda CB 550 SS above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 550 SS 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.