For the 1983 model year, the Honda CX 500 SC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Honda CX 500 SC weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 SC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 SC is lighter than about 74.5% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 SC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.74 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 98 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 SC weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CX 500 SC weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 487.2 lb (221 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CX 500 SC weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 74.5% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CX 500 SC?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CX 500 SC weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CX 500 SC strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.26 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CX 500 SC displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.02 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda CX 500 SC weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 59.5 lb (27 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CX 500 SC easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.