Honda CB 450 N Weight (417lb)

Quick answer

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.

Wet / running weight416.7 lb (189 kg)
Dry weight388 lb (176 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg)
Model years covered
1984198519861988

Honda CB 450 N weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
416.7 lb (189 kg)
67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 553.4 lb (251 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight416.7 lb (189 kg)
Dry weight388 lb (176 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 rider566.7 lb (257 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.5% of total mass
180 lb rider596.7 lb (270.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.8% of total mass
210 lb rider626.7 lb (284.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.5% of total mass

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.

Fuel capacity
19884.62 US gal (17.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
198828.7 lb (13 kg)

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

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.

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.