For the 1985 model year, the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) is lighter than about 60.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 XBR 500 N (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.24 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 80.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 401.2 lb (182 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 39th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.24 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 51.3 lb (23.3 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.