Across 4 covered model years from 1975 to 1978, the Honda CB 500 T motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 463 lb (210 kg) and dry weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CB 500 T weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 500 T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 500 T is heavier than about 54.7% of 43 Honda classic 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 500 T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Dry weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 92.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 446.8 lb (202.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 500 T weight FAQ
What does the Honda CB 500 T weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 463 lb (210 kg) for wet/running weight and 425.5 lb (193 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda CB 500 T heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 55th percentile among 43 compatible Honda classic motorcycles.
Does the Honda CB 500 T weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1975-1978 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CB 500 T fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 500 T with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CB 500 T full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 446.8 lb (202.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Honda CB 500 T dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 37.5 lb (17 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Honda CB 500 T displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.08 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CB 500 T weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.