Honda CM 185 T Weight (302lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1978 and 1979 model years, the Honda CM 185 T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 302 lb (137 kg).

Wet / running weight302 lb (137 kg)
Fuel capacity2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full tank fuel weight18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb3.31 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19781979

Honda CM 185 T weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CM 185 T?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 185 T is lighter than about 89.8% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
302 lb (137 kg)
49 Honda naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight302 lb (137 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 rider452 lb (205 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.8% of total mass
180 lb rider482 lb (218.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.7% of total mass
210 lb rider512 lb (232.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59% of total mass

Honda CM 185 T weight & related specs

Model years covered 1978, 1979
Wet / running weight 302 lb (137 kg)
Engine displacement 181 cc
Power 10 hp
Fuel capacity 2.91 US gal (11 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

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

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 3.31 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 30.2 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.6 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 166.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 185 T is lighter than about 89.8% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 3.31 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Honda CM 185 T weight FAQ

What is the Honda CM 185 T wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 302 lb (137 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 CM 185 T lighter or heavier than other Honda naked bikes?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 10th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Honda CM 185 T 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 CM 185 T?

Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 CM 185 T and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 482 lb (218.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CM 185 T power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 3.31 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 2nd percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Honda CM 185 T displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.6 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Honda CM 185 T weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Honda naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 134.5 lb (61 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda CM 185 T weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

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.