Across 11 covered model years from 2013 to 2025, the Honda CB500F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg) and dry weights ranging from 382.3 lb (173.4 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB500F weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
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How heavy is the Honda CB500F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB500F is lighter than about 56.1% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 CB500F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg) |
| Dry weight | 382.3 lb (173.4 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 471 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp |
| Torque | 30.5 lb-ft (41.3 Nm) to 31.7 lb-ft (43 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.15 US gal (15.7 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.8 lb (11.7 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.2 hp / 100 lb to 11.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.88 lb / hp to 8.93 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.31 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.12 cc / lb to 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 88 lb / 100 cc to 88.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 408.1 lb (185.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB500F weight FAQ
What does the Honda CB500F weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 414.5 lb (188 kg) to 418.9 lb (190 kg) for wet/running weight and 382.3 lb (173.4 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda CB500F heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 44th percentile among 49 compatible Honda naked bikes.
Does the Honda CB500F weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda CB500F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.15 US gal (15.7 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 25.8 lb (11.7 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB500F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 597.8 lb (271.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CB500F have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.2 hp per 100 lb to 11.26 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 48th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Honda CB500F after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 408.1 lb (185.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda CB500F dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 32.2 lb (14.6 kg) to 36.6 lb (16.6 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Honda CB500F torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.31 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.