Across 4 covered model years from 1999 to 2003, the Honda CB 500 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 436.5 lb (198 kg) and dry weights ranging from 390.2 lb (177 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB 500 S weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 500 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 500 S is heavier than about 73.6% of 36 Honda allround models 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 500 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 436.5 lb (198 kg) |
| Dry weight | 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 57.5 hp |
| Torque | 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) to 34.7 lb-ft (47.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.74 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.79 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.14 cc / lb to 1.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.2 lb / 100 cc to 87.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 419.8 lb (190.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 500 S weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 500 S dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 years, listed wet/running weight is 436.5 lb (198 kg) and listed dry weight is 390.2 lb (177 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda CB 500 S lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.6% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Honda CB 500 S years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 500 S?
Based on the supplied 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda CB 500 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 616.5 lb (279.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB 500 S power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.74 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Honda allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda CB 500 S with a full tank?
The page calculates about 419.8 lb (190.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda CB 500 S torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.94 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda CB 500 S engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.14 cc per lb to 1.28 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.