For the 2011 model year, the Honda CBF600S ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Honda CBF600S ABS 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda CBF600S ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CBF600S ABS is heavier than about 75% of 18 Honda allround models 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 CBF600S ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599.3 cc |
| Power | 76.4 hp |
| Torque | 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.61 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.41 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.89 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 522.3 lb (236.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBF600S ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CBF600S ABS?
Listed dry weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda CBF600S ABS heavy compared with other Honda allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 75th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda CBF600S ABS 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 CBF600S ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CBF600S ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.61 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 59th percentile within the compatible Honda allround power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda CBF600S ABS dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 522.3 lb (236.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much torque does the Honda CBF600S ABS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.89 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda CBF600S ABS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.22 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CBF600S ABS weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 146.6 lb (66.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda allround weight used on this page.
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.