Honda CBX 550 F 2 Weight (470lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1982 to 1985, the Honda CBX 550 F 2 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 469.6 lb (213 kg).

Wet / running weight469.6 lb (213 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
1982198319841985

Honda CBX 550 F 2 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CBX 550 F 2?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 550 F 2 is heavier than about 69.4% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
469.6 lb (213 kg)
49 Honda naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight469.6 lb (213 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider619.6 lb (281 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.8% of total mass
180 lb rider649.6 lb (294.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.3% of total mass
210 lb rider679.6 lb (308.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.1% of total mass

Honda CBX 550 F 2 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Wet / running weight 469.6 lb (213 kg)
Engine displacement 572 cc
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.22 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 82.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 550 F 2 is heavier than about 69.4% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda CBX 550 F 2 weight FAQ

What is the Honda CBX 550 F 2 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 469.6 lb (213 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda CBX 550 F 2 lighter or heavier than other Honda naked bikes?

Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 69.4% of 49 naked bikes using the same weight basis.

Which Honda CBX 550 F 2 years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CBX 550 F 2?

Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda CBX 550 F 2 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 649.6 lb (294.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much of the Honda CBX 550 F 2 total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

What is the Honda CBX 550 F 2 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 1.22 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Honda CBX 550 F 2 from the median Honda naked bike weight?

Compared with the median Honda naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 33.1 lb (15 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Honda CBX 550 F 2 weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.