Across 5 covered model years from 1978 to 1982, the Honda CX 500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) and dry weights ranging from 445.3 lb (202 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CX 500 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CX 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 is heavier than about 66.3% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CX 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Dry weight | 445.3 lb (202 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Torque | 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 98 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 473.3 lb (214.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 weight FAQ
What is the Honda CX 500 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1978-1982 years, listed wet/running weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg) and listed dry weight is 445.3 lb (202 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda CX 500 lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.3% of 43 classic motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda CX 500 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 CX 500?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda CX 500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Honda CX 500 weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 473.3 lb (214.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda CX 500 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 6.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Honda CX 500 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.02 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 CX 500 compare with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 41.9 lb (19 kg) heavier.
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.