For the 2006 model year, the Honda RC51 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 438.9 lb (199.1 kg).
Honda RC51 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda RC51?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda RC51 is heavier than about 61.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda RC51 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.28 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda RC51 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda RC51 weigh?
The source data gives 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda RC51 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda RC51?
A full tank works out to about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda RC51 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 618.9 lb (280.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda RC51 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 468.8 lb (212.6 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda RC51 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 468.8 lb (212.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda RC51 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda RC51 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.28 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 RC51 from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 45.4 lb (20.6 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
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.