For the 1979 model year, the Honda CB 650 Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).
Honda CB 650 Custom 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 650 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 650 Custom is heavier than about 61.6% of 43 Honda classic 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 650 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 627 cc |
| Power | 63 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.99 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.7 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 650 Custom weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 650 Custom wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 485 lb (220 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 650 Custom lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 62nd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 650 Custom?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 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 650 Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 665 lb (301.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 650 Custom power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.99 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB 650 Custom total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.7% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda CB 650 Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.29 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda CB 650 Custom from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda CB 650 Custom 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.