For the 2002 model year, the Honda CL 400 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Honda CL 400 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda CL 400?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CL 400 is lighter than about 81.9% of 36 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CL 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 397 cc |
| Torque | 25.1 lb-ft (34 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 328.4 lb (148.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CL 400 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CL 400 weigh?
The source data gives 308.6 lb (140 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CL 400 weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.9% of 36 Honda naked bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CL 400?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CL 400 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda CL 400 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 328.4 lb (148.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Honda CL 400 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 328.4 lb (148.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda CL 400 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda CL 400 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 8.12 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda CL 400 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.