For the 1979 model year, the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).
Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) 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 650 Custom (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) is heavier than about 58.1% of 166 Honda 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 (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 627 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 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 | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 485 lb (220 kg).
Is the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 58th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How much does the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 665 lb (301.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) 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 650 Custom (reduced effect) above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 32.5 lb (14.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 650 Custom (reduced effect) 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.