Honda NT 650 Hawk Weight (412lb)

Quick answer

For the 1988 model year, the Honda NT 650 Hawk motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 412 lb (186.9 kg) and a dry weight of 393.1 lb (178.3 kg).

Wet / running weight412 lb (186.9 kg)
Dry weight393.1 lb (178.3 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
1988

Honda NT 650 Hawk weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda NT 650 Hawk?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NT 650 Hawk is lighter than about 57.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
412 lb (186.9 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight412 lb (186.9 kg)
Dry weight393.1 lb (178.3 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 rider562 lb (254.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.3% of total mass
180 lb rider592 lb (268.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.6% of total mass
210 lb rider622 lb (282.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.2% of total mass

Honda NT 650 Hawk weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988
Wet / running weight 412 lb (186.9 kg)
Dry weight 393.1 lb (178.3 kg)
Engine displacement 647 cc
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.57 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 63.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.8%
Weight with full tank 412.8 lb (187.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NT 650 Hawk is lighter than about 57.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.17 US gal (12 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda NT 650 Hawk weight FAQ

How much does the Honda NT 650 Hawk weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 412 lb (186.9 kg), while dry weight is 393.1 lb (178.3 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Honda NT 650 Hawk weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda NT 650 Hawk?

A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda NT 650 Hawk weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 592 lb (268.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What does the Honda NT 650 Hawk weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 412.8 lb (187.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Honda NT 650 Hawk dry-to-wet weight difference?

Available years with both measurements show about 19 lb (8.6 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 many cc does the Honda NT 650 Hawk have per pound?

The model has about 1.57 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Honda NT 650 Hawk compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 40.5 lb (18.4 kg) lighter than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda NT 650 Hawk easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

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.