Honda CM 400 T Weight (406lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Honda CM 400 T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 405.7 lb (184 kg).

Wet / running weight405.7 lb (184 kg)
Fuel capacity2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight15.6 lb (7.1 kg)
Model years covered
1980198119821983

Honda CM 400 T weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CM 400 T?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 400 T is lighter than about 85.1% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
405.7 lb (184 kg)
67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 553.4 lb (251 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight405.7 lb (184 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 rider555.7 lb (252 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73% of total mass
180 lb rider585.7 lb (265.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.3% of total mass
210 lb rider615.7 lb (279.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.9% of total mass

Honda CM 400 T weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 405.7 lb (184 kg)
Engine displacement 395 cc
Fuel capacity 2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 15.6 lb (7.1 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 0.97 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 102.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 400 T is lighter than about 85.1% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CM 400 T weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CM 400 T weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 405.7 lb (184 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CM 400 T weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.1% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Honda CM 400 T model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1980-1983 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CM 400 T?

A full tank works out to about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CM 400 T weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 585.7 lb (265.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How many cc does the Honda CM 400 T have per pound?

The model has about 0.97 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Honda CM 400 T compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 147.7 lb (67 kg) lighter than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CM 400 T easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.