Honda CX 650 E Weight (518lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1983, 1984 and 1985 model years, the Honda CX 650 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).

Wet / running weight518.1 lb (235 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb12.55 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
198319841985

Honda CX 650 E weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CX 650 E?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 650 E is lighter than about 67% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
518.1 lb (235 kg)
53 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 546.7 lb (248 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight518.1 lb (235 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider668.1 lb (303 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.5% of total mass
180 lb rider698.1 lb (316.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.2% of total mass
210 lb rider728.1 lb (330.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass

Honda CX 650 E weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983, 1984, 1985
Wet / running weight 518.1 lb (235 kg)
Engine displacement 673 cc
Power 65 hp
Fuel capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 12.55 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 7.97 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.3 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 77 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 650 E is lighter than about 67% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.02 US gal (19 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 12.55 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda CX 650 E weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CX 650 E weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 518.1 lb (235 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CX 650 E weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 67% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Honda CX 650 E model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1983-1985 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CX 650 E?

A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CX 650 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Honda CX 650 E strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 12.55 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Honda CX 650 E total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Honda CX 650 E engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Honda CX 650 E from the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.