For the 1982 model year, the Honda CM 450 Custom motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 383.6 lb (174 kg).
Honda CM 450 Custom weight overview
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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CM 450 Custom?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CM 450 Custom is lighter than about 52.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 CM 450 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 447 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.17 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 405 lb (183.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CM 450 Custom weight FAQ
What is the Honda CM 450 Custom dry weight?
The available dry weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda CM 450 Custom lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 47th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CM 450 Custom?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda CM 450 Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 563.6 lb (255.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda CM 450 Custom weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 405 lb (183.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Honda CM 450 Custom weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 405 lb (183.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda CM 450 Custom have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.17 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda CM 450 Custom compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CM 450 Custom 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.
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.