For the 2011 model year, the Honda CB1100 Type 2 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 535.7 lb (243 kg).
Honda CB1100 Type 2 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda CB1100 Type 2?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB1100 Type 2 is heavier than about 84.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB1100 Type 2 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,140 cc |
| Torque | 67.9 lb-ft (92 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.67 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 558.7 lb (253.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB1100 Type 2 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB1100 Type 2?
Listed dry weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda CB1100 Type 2 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 85th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda CB1100 Type 2 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 CB1100 Type 2 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 715.7 lb (324.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB1100 Type 2 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 558.7 lb (253.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Honda CB1100 Type 2 with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 558.7 lb (253.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda CB1100 Type 2 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda CB1100 Type 2 torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.67 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda CB1100 Type 2 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.13 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.