Honda CM 400 T Weight (406lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) 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)
Power / 100 lb6.66 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1980198119821983

Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) 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 (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 405.7 lb (184 kg)
Engine displacement 395 cc
Power 27 hp
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

Horsepower per 100 lb 6.66 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 15.02 lb / hp
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 (reduced effect) is lighter than about 85.1% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.51 US gal (9.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 15.6 lb (7.1 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 6.66 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) weight FAQ

What is the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 405.7 lb (184 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 400 T (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 15th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) 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 400 T (reduced effect)?

Based on the supplied 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 15.6 lb (7.1 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 400 T (reduced effect) and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 585.7 lb (265.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 6.66 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 27th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.97 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 400 T (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 147.7 lb (67 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda CM 400 T (reduced effect) 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.