Across 9 covered model years from 1997 to 2007, the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 557.8 lb (253 kg) and dry weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird 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 CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is heavier than about 53.8% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles 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 CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 557.8 lb (253 kg) |
| Dry weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,137 cc |
| Torque | 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) to 93.7 lb-ft (127 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.21 lb-ft / 100 lb to 19.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.04 cc / lb to 2.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.2 lb / 100 cc to 49.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 8% |
| Weight with full tank | 529.4 lb (240.1 kg) to 538.2 lb (244.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird weight FAQ
What does the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 557.8 lb (253 kg) for wet/running weight and 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 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 CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 54th percentile among 53 compatible Honda sport-touring motorcycles.
Does the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird 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 CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 737.8 lb (334.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 529.4 lb (240.1 kg) to 538.2 lb (244.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 15.21 lb-ft per 100 lb to 19.05 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.04 cc per lb to 2.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How much does Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird weight vary by year?
The usable year data ranges from 491.6 lb (223 kg) in 1997-2001 to 557.8 lb (253 kg) in 1999.
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.