Honda CB 200 Weight (313lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1975, 1976 and 1978 model years, the Honda CB 200 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg).

Wet / running weight313.1 lb (142 kg)
Fuel capacity2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.43 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
197519761978

Honda CB 200 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 200?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 200 is lighter than about 82.6% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
313.1 lb (142 kg)
43 Honda classic motorcyclesMedian: 445.3 lb (202 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight313.1 lb (142 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 rider463.1 lb (210 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.6% of total mass
180 lb rider493.1 lb (223.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.5% of total mass
210 lb rider523.1 lb (237.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.9% of total mass

Honda CB 200 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1975, 1976, 1978
Wet / running weight 313.1 lb (142 kg)
Engine displacement 198 cc
Power 17 hp
Fuel capacity 2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

Weight by model year

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year weight change. A usable dry/wet weight was not supplied for 1976, 1978.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 5.43 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 18.42 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 0.63 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 158.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 200 is lighter than about 82.6% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.38 US gal (9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 5.43 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda CB 200 weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB 200 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 313.1 lb (142 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CB 200 weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 82.6% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Honda CB 200 model years the same weight?

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1975. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1976, 1978.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 200?

A full tank works out to about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) from the listed 2.38 US gal (9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CB 200 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Honda CB 200 strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 5.43 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Honda CB 200 total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Honda CB 200 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.63 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Honda CB 200 from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 132.3 lb (60 kg) lighter than the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg) in this dataset.

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.