Across 4 covered model years from 1978 to 1981, the Honda CBX motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 604.1 lb (274 kg).
Honda CBX weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CBX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX is heavier than about 94.2% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 CBX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 604.1 lb (274 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,046 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBX weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CBX weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 604.1 lb (274 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CBX weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 94th percentile among 43 compatible Honda classic motorcycles.
Are all Honda CBX model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1978-1981 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CBX?
A full tank works out to about 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) from the listed 6.34 US gal (24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CBX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 784.1 lb (355.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Honda CBX engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.73 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 CBX above or below the typical Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 158.7 lb (72 kg) heavier than the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CBX easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.