Honda CB1100 Black Style Weight (540lb)

Quick answer

For the 2016 model year, the Honda CB1100 Black Style motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 539.9 lb (244.9 kg).

Wet / running weight539.9 lb (244.9 kg)
Fuel capacity4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.9 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
2016

Honda CB1100 Black Style weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB1100 Black Style?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB1100 Black Style is heavier than about 67.2% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
539.9 lb (244.9 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight539.9 lb (244.9 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider689.9 lb (312.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.3% of total mass
180 lb rider719.9 lb (326.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75% of total mass
210 lb rider749.9 lb (340.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72% of total mass

Honda CB1100 Black Style weight & related specs

Model years covered 2016
Wet / running weight 539.9 lb (244.9 kg)
Engine displacement 1,140 cc
Torque 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.49 US gal (17 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.9 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.43 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.11 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 47.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB1100 Black Style is heavier than about 67.2% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.49 US gal (17 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CB1100 Black Style weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB1100 Black Style weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 539.9 lb (244.9 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CB1100 Black Style weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 67th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB1100 Black Style?

A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CB1100 Black Style weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 719.9 lb (326.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Honda CB1100 Black Style torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 12.43 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 large is the Honda CB1100 Black Style engine for its weight?

The model has about 2.11 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CB1100 Black Style above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 87.4 lb (39.6 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CB1100 Black Style easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.