For the 2011 model year, the Honda TRX500FM motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 619.9 lb (281.2 kg).
Honda TRX500FM weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda TRX500FM?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX500FM is heavier than about 66.1% of 31 Honda ATVs with compatible weight data.
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 TRX500FM weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 619.9 lb (281.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 475 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 130.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda TRX500FM weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda TRX500FM ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 619.9 lb (281.2 kg).
Is the Honda TRX500FM heavy compared with other Honda ATVs?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 66th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda TRX500FM fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.1 US gal (15.52 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 25.5 lb (11.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda TRX500FM with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 799.9 lb (362.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda TRX500FM displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda TRX500FM weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Honda TRX500FM feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.