Across the 2002 and 2003 model years, the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg).
Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S 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 600 S Hornet-S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S is lighter than about 50.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 600 S Hornet-S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 392.4 lb (178 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 600 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 418.7 lb (189.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S weigh?
The source data gives 392.4 lb (178 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 50th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Are all Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2002-2003 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 572.4 lb (259.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 418.7 lb (189.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 418.7 lb (189.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.84 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda CB 600 S Hornet-S displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.