For the 1988 model year, the Honda CB 450 DX motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 388 lb (176 kg).
Honda CB 450 DX weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 450 DX?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 450 DX is lighter than about 54.2% of 36 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 450 DX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 388 lb (176 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 447 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.15 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 86.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 416.8 lb (189 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 450 DX weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 450 DX weigh?
The source data gives 388 lb (176 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CB 450 DX weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 36 compatible Honda naked bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 450 DX?
A full tank works out to about 28.7 lb (13 kg) from the listed 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 450 DX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 568 lb (257.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda CB 450 DX be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 416.8 lb (189 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda CB 450 DX weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 416.8 lb (189 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda CB 450 DX displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.15 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda CB 450 DX weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) lighter than the median Honda naked bike weight of 397.7 lb (180.4 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CB 450 DX easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.