Honda CBX 650 E Weight (485lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1987, the Honda CBX 650 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
19831984198519861987

Honda CBX 650 E weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CBX 650 E?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 650 E is lighter than about 83% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
485 lb (220 kg)
47 Honda touring motorcyclesMedian: 712.1 lb (323 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight485 lb (220 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 rider635 lb (288 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.4% of total mass
180 lb rider665 lb (301.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.9% of total mass
210 lb rider695 lb (315.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.8% of total mass

Honda CBX 650 E weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Wet / running weight 485 lb (220 kg)
Engine displacement 656 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 1.35 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 73.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 650 E is lighter than about 83% of 47 Honda touring 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 CBX 650 E weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CBX 650 E weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 485 lb (220 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CBX 650 E weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 83% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Honda CBX 650 E model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1983-1987 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CBX 650 E?

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 CBX 650 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 665 lb (301.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How large is the Honda CBX 650 E engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.35 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 650 E above or below the typical Honda touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 227.1 lb (103 kg) lighter than the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CBX 650 E 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.

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.