Honda CB-1 Weight (417lb)

Quick answer

For the 1991 model year, the Honda CB-1 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).

Wet / running weight416.7 lb (189 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg)
Model years covered
1991

Honda CB-1 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB-1?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB-1 is lighter than about 56.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
416.7 lb (189 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight416.7 lb (189 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider566.7 lb (257 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.5% of total mass
180 lb rider596.7 lb (270.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.8% of total mass
210 lb rider626.7 lb (284.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.5% of total mass

Honda CB-1 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1991
Wet / running weight 416.7 lb (189 kg)
Engine displacement 399 cc
Fuel capacity 3.96 US gal (15 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 24.6 lb (11.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.96 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 104.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB-1 is lighter than about 56.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.96 US gal (15 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CB-1 weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB-1 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 416.7 lb (189 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CB-1 weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 44th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB-1?

A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CB-1 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Honda CB-1 total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 5.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Honda CB-1 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.96 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Honda CB-1 from the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) lighter than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CB-1 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.