For the 1972 model year, the Honda C50 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 152.1 lb (69 kg).
Honda C50 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda C50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 152.1 lb (69 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49.5 cc |
| Torque | 2.7 lb-ft (3.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 0.87 US gal (3.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 5.4 lb (2.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 307.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 157.5 lb (71.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda C50 weight FAQ
What is the Honda C50 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 152.1 lb (69 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda C50?
Based on the supplied 0.87 US gal (3.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 5.4 lb (2.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda C50 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 332.1 lb (150.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda C50 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 157.5 lb (71.5 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Honda C50 weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 157.5 lb (71.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda C50 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 1.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Honda C50 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.33 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Honda C50 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
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.