For the 1981 model year, the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic is lighter than about 56.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 395 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.95 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 105.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 44th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How much does the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.95 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 400 T Hondamatic feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.