Honda CB 100 Weight (203lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1971 to 1974, the Honda CB 100 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 202.8 lb (92 kg).

Wet / running weight202.8 lb (92 kg)
Fuel capacity2.64 US gal (10 L)
Full tank fuel weight16.4 lb (7.5 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.67 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1971197219731974

Honda CB 100 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 100?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 100 is lighter than about 97.7% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
202.8 lb (92 kg)
43 Honda classic motorcyclesMedian: 445.3 lb (202 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight202.8 lb (92 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider352.8 lb (160 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.5% of total mass
180 lb rider382.8 lb (173.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 53% of total mass
210 lb rider412.8 lb (187.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 49.1% of total mass

Honda CB 100 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Wet / running weight 202.8 lb (92 kg)
Engine displacement 99 cc
Power 11.5 hp
Fuel capacity 2.64 US gal (10 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 16.4 lb (7.5 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 5.67 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 17.64 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.49 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 204.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 100 is lighter than about 97.7% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 5.67 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Honda CB 100 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda CB 100 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 202.8 lb (92 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Honda CB 100 heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 43 Honda classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

Does the Honda CB 100 weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1971-1974 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Honda CB 100 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda CB 100 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 382.8 lb (173.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Honda CB 100 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.67 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Honda CB 100 displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What is the Honda CB 100 weight difference versus the category median?

The model sits about 242.5 lb (110 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Honda CB 100 feel heavy at low speed?

Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.

Official information note

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.