For the 1978 model year, the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 564.4 lb (256 kg).
Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition 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 750 K 2nd. edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition is heavier than about 59% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 750 K 2nd. edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 564.4 lb (256 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.33 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg).
Is the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 59th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 744.4 lb (337.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.33 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 11 lb (5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 750 K 2nd. edition feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.