Across the 1985, 1986 and 1987 model years, the Honda NS 400 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg) and dry weights ranging from 359.4 lb (163 kg), depending on model year.
Honda NS 400 R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda NS 400 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NS 400 R is lighter than about 69.5% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 NS 400 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) |
| Dry weight | 359.4 lb (163 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 387 cc |
| Power | 72 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
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.85 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.6 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 104.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 390.6 lb (177.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda NS 400 R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda NS 400 R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg), while dry weight is 359.4 lb (163 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda NS 400 R weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 69.5% of 77 Honda sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda NS 400 R model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1985-1987 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda NS 400 R?
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 NS 400 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 583.4 lb (264.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda NS 400 R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.85 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 63rd percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda NS 400 R full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 390.6 lb (177.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda NS 400 R?
Available years with both measurements show about 44.1 lb (20 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Honda NS 400 R total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 7.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.