Across 4 covered model years from 1984 to 1988, the Honda CB 450 N motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 416.7 lb (189 kg) and dry weights ranging from 388 lb (176 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB 450 N weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 450 N?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 450 N is lighter than about 82.8% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Dry weight | 388 lb (176 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 447 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1984 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.07 cc / lb to 1.15 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 86.8 lb / 100 cc to 93.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 416.8 lb (189 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 450 N weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 450 N weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 416.7 lb (189 kg), while dry weight is 388 lb (176 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda CB 450 N weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 82.8% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda CB 450 N model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 450 N?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 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 N weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Honda CB 450 N weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 416.8 lb (189 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda CB 450 N have per pound?
The model has about 1.07 cc per lb to 1.15 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda CB 450 N compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 136.7 lb (62 kg) lighter than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda CB 450 N 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.