Across the 2013 and 2015 model years, the Honda Ape 50 Type D motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 180.8 lb (82 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg) and dry weights ranging from 183 lb (83 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Ape 50 Type D weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
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How heavy is the Honda Ape 50 Type D?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Ape 50 Type D is lighter than about 98.6% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Ape 50 Type D weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 180.8 lb (82 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Dry weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc to 99 cc |
| Power | 3.6 hp |
| Torque | 2.7 lb-ft (3.6 Nm) to 4.9 lb-ft (6.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9 lb (4.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 1.99 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 50.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.47 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.27 cc / lb to 0.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 196 lb / 100 cc to 368.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 192 lb (87.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Ape 50 Type D weight FAQ
What does the Honda Ape 50 Type D weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 180.8 lb (82 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg) for wet/running weight and 183 lb (83 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda Ape 50 Type D heavy compared with other Honda allround models?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 1st weight percentile among 36 Honda allround models, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda Ape 50 Type D weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda Ape 50 Type D fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.45 US gal (5.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 9 lb (4.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Ape 50 Type D with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 367.4 lb (166.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda Ape 50 Type D have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 1.99 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 3rd percentile within the compatible Honda allround power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda Ape 50 Type D weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 192 lb (87.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Honda Ape 50 Type D wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 11 lb (5 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Honda Ape 50 Type D torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 1.47 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.