Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2017, the Honda CB1100 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 539.9 lb (244.9 kg).
Honda CB1100 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB1100 is heavier than about 70.9% of 43 Honda classic 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 CB1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,140 cc |
| Power | 88.5 hp |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 US gal (14.76 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.2 lb (11 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.1 lb / hp |
| 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 | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB1100 weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB1100 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda CB1100 lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 70.9% of 43 classic motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda CB1100 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB1100?
Based on the supplied 3.9 US gal (14.76 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.2 lb (11 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda CB1100 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 719.9 lb (326.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda CB1100 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 16.39 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB1100 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda CB1100 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda CB1100 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.11 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.