Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).
Honda CB 650 RC (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 RC (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) is lighter than about 73.1% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 RC (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 627 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.31 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.7 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 RC (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 485 lb (220 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 650 RC (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 RC (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 much horsepower does the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.31 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 55th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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.
How far is the Honda CB 650 RC (reduced effect) from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 68.3 lb (31 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.