Honda CB 900 F Hornet Weight (428lb)

Quick answer

For the 2003 model year, the Honda CB 900 F Hornet motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).

Dry weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Model years covered
2003

Honda CB 900 F Hornet 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. 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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 900 F Hornet?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 900 F Hornet is heavier than about 57.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
427.7 lb (194 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider577.7 lb (262 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74% of total mass
180 lb rider607.7 lb (275.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.4% of total mass
210 lb rider637.7 lb (289.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.1% of total mass

Honda CB 900 F Hornet weight & related specs

Model years covered 2003
Dry weight 427.7 lb (194 kg)
Engine displacement 919 cc
Torque 67.9 lb-ft (92 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 15.87 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.15 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 46.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.3%
Weight with full tank 458.9 lb (208.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 900 F Hornet is heavier than about 57.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.02 US gal (19 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CB 900 F Hornet weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB 900 F Hornet weigh?

The source data gives 427.7 lb (194 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda CB 900 F Hornet weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 58th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 900 F Hornet?

A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CB 900 F Hornet weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda CB 900 F Hornet be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 458.9 lb (208.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Honda CB 900 F Hornet weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 458.9 lb (208.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Honda CB 900 F Hornet torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 15.87 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Honda CB 900 F Hornet have per pound?

The model has about 2.15 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 900 F Hornet compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.