Across the 1996 and 1998 model years, the Honda CB 1000 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Honda CB 1000 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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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How heavy is the Honda CB 1000?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1000 is heavier than about 80.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Torque | 64.2 lb-ft (87 Nm) to 64.4 lb-ft (87.3 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.39 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.43 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
Honda CB 1000 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000?
Listed dry weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda CB 1000 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CB 1000 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1996 and 1998 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How heavy is the Honda CB 1000 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB 1000 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Honda CB 1000 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.39 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda CB 1000 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.93 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CB 1000 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 124.6 lb (56.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 1000 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.