Honda NX 650 Dominator Weight (392lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1989 to 1992, the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg).

Wet / running weight392.4 lb (178 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb6.88 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1989199019911992

Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) is lighter than about 62.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
392.4 lb (178 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight392.4 lb (178 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 rider542.4 lb (246 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.3% of total mass
180 lb rider572.4 lb (259.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.6% of total mass
210 lb rider602.4 lb (273.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.1% of total mass

Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 392.4 lb (178 kg)
Engine displacement 644 cc
Power 27 hp
Fuel capacity 3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 21.4 lb (9.7 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 6.88 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 14.53 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.64 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 60.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) is lighter than about 62.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 6.88 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 392.4 lb (178 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?

It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 38th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

Does the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1989-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 572.4 lb (259.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.88 hp per 100 lb.

How many cc does the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.64 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

How does the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 60.1 lb (27.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Honda NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

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.