Honda CB 1000 Super Four Weight (518lb)

Quick answer

For the 1997 model year, the Honda CB 1000 Super Four motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).

Dry weight518.1 lb (235 kg)
Model years covered
1997

Honda CB 1000 Super Four weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. 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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 Super Four?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1000 Super Four is heavier than about 80.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
518.1 lb (235 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight518.1 lb (235 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider668.1 lb (303 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.5% of total mass
180 lb rider698.1 lb (316.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.2% of total mass
210 lb rider728.1 lb (330.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass

Honda CB 1000 Super Four weight & related specs

Model years covered 1997
Dry weight 518.1 lb (235 kg)
Engine displacement 998 cc
Torque 65.6 lb-ft (89 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.67 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.93 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 51.9 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1000 Super Four is heavier than about 80.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

Honda CB 1000 Super Four weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB 1000 Super Four weigh?

The source data gives 518.1 lb (235 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda CB 1000 Super Four weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 80th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does the Honda CB 1000 Super Four weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda CB 1000 Super Four be than its dry weight?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Honda CB 1000 Super Four torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 12.67 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Honda CB 1000 Super Four engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.93 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CB 1000 Super Four above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 124.6 lb (56.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CB 1000 Super Four easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.