Across the 2018, 2019 and 2024 model years, the Honda Rebel 500 ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg).
Honda Rebel 500 ABS 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 Rebel 500 ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Rebel 500 ABS is lighter than about 79.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser 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 Rebel 500 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 414 lb (187.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 471 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 31.7 lb-ft (43 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.95 US gal (11.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.59 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.63 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 87.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 432.4 lb (196.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Rebel 500 ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Rebel 500 ABS weigh?
The source data gives 414 lb (187.8 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda Rebel 500 ABS weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda Rebel 500 ABS model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2018, 2019, 2024 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Rebel 500 ABS?
A full tank works out to about 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) from the listed 2.95 US gal (11.17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Rebel 500 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 594 lb (269.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda Rebel 500 ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.59 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda Rebel 500 ABS be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 432.4 lb (196.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Honda Rebel 500 ABS torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 7.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Honda Rebel 500 ABS engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.14 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.