Across the 2007, 2008 and 2019 model years, the Honda CB 1300 S motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 515.9 lb (234 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 kg).
Honda CB 1300 S weight overview
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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How heavy is the Honda CB 1300 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 1300 S is heavier than about 91.7% of 42 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 1300 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 515.9 lb (234 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,284 cc to 1,284.1 cc |
| Power | 114 hp |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.91 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.56 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.59 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.73 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.47 cc / lb to 2.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.2 lb / 100 cc to 40.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) to 554.8 lb (251.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 1300 S weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 1300 S weigh?
The source data gives 515.9 lb (234 kg) to 520.3 lb (236 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CB 1300 S weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 92nd percentile among 42 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Are all Honda CB 1300 S model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 1300 S?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 1300 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 700.3 lb (317.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CB 1300 S strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 21.91 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 64th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda CB 1300 S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) to 554.8 lb (251.6 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda CB 1300 S weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 550.4 lb (249.6 kg) to 554.8 lb (251.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda CB 1300 S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 16.59 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.73 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.