Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Honda CX 500 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Honda CX 500 C 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 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 C is lighter than about 77.6% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 50 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
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.52 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 95.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 C weight FAQ
What is the Honda CX 500 C wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 476.2 lb (216 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 CX 500 C lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 22nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda CX 500 C 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 C?
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 CX 500 C and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CX 500 C power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.5 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CX 500 C total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.8% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda CX 500 C engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.04 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda CX 500 C from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 77.2 lb (35 kg) lighter.
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.