Across 4 covered model years from 1972 to 1975, the Honda CB 450 disc motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 449.7 lb (204 kg).
Honda CB 450 disc 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 450 disc?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 450 disc is heavier than about 57.1% of 49 Honda naked bikes 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 450 disc weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 445 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.99 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 101.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 450 disc weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 450 disc ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 449.7 lb (204 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CB 450 disc heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 57th percentile among 49 compatible Honda naked bikes.
Does the Honda CB 450 disc weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1972-1975 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 450 disc fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 450 disc with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 629.7 lb (285.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda CB 450 disc engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.99 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda CB 450 disc above or below the typical Honda naked bike weight?
The model sits about 13.2 lb (6 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 450 disc 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.