Honda CB 1100 R Weight (571lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1981, 1982 and 1983 model years, the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 571 lb (259 kg).

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 kg)
Fuel capacity6.87 US gal (26 L)
Full tank fuel weight42.7 lb (19.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb17.51 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
198119821983

Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) is heavier than about 87% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
571 lb (259 kg)
77 Honda sport bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 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 rider721 lb (327 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.2% of total mass
180 lb rider751 lb (340.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76% of total mass
210 lb rider781 lb (354.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass

Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 571 lb (259 kg)
Engine displacement 1,062 cc
Power 100 hp
Fuel capacity 6.87 US gal (26 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 42.7 lb (19.4 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 17.51 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 5.71 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.86 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 53.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) is heavier than about 87% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 6.87 US gal (26 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 42.7 lb (19.4 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 17.51 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) weight FAQ

What is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 571 lb (259 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda sport bikes?

Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 87% of 77 sport bikes using the same weight basis.

Which Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect)?

Based on the supplied 6.87 US gal (26 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 42.7 lb (19.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 751 lb (340.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 17.51 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

What is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 1.86 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) from the median Honda sport bike weight?

Compared with the median Honda sport bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 134.5 lb (61 kg) heavier.

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.