Across the 1982, 1983 and 1984 model years, the Honda XL 500 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 335.1 lb (152 kg).
Honda XL 500 R weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 500 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 500 R is heavier than about 72.4% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road 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 XL 500 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 335.1 lb (152 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.06 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.41 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 500 R weight FAQ
What is the Honda XL 500 R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 335.1 lb (152 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 XL 500 R lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 72.4% of 67 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda XL 500 R years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XL 500 R?
Based on the supplied 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 17.2 lb (7.8 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 XL 500 R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 515.1 lb (233.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda XL 500 R power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.06 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda XL 500 R total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda XL 500 R engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.48 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda XL 500 R from the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg), the model is roughly 41.9 lb (19 kg) heavier.
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.