Honda CB400 Weight (430lb)

Quick answer

For the 2014 model year, the Honda CB400 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg).

Dry weight429.9 lb (195 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
2014

Honda CB400 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB400?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB400 is heavier than about 58.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
429.9 lb (195 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight429.9 lb (195 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider579.9 lb (263 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.1% of total mass
180 lb rider609.9 lb (276.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.5% of total mass
210 lb rider639.9 lb (290.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.2% of total mass

Honda CB400 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014
Dry weight 429.9 lb (195 kg)
Engine displacement 399 cc
Torque 28 lb-ft (38 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 6.52 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.93 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 107.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.9%
Weight with full tank 459.5 lb (208.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB400 is heavier than about 58.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CB400 weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB400 weigh?

The source data gives 429.9 lb (195 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda CB400 weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 59th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB400?

A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CB400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 609.9 lb (276.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda CB400 be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 459.5 lb (208.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Honda CB400 weigh with a full tank?

The page calculates about 459.5 lb (208.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.

What is the Honda CB400 torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 6.52 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Honda CB400 engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.93 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CB400 above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.