Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) is heavier than about 57% of 43 Honda classic 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 (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 27 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 | 5.67 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.64 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 (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 476.2 lb (216 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 57th percentile among 43 compatible Honda classic motorcycles.
Does the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1980-1983 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.04 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) above or below the typical Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 30.9 lb (14 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CX 500 C (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.