Across 5 covered model years from 2008 to 2012, the Honda CBF600S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) and dry weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CBF600S 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 CBF600S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBF600S is heavier than about 82.7% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 CBF600S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Dry weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) to 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) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
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 to 9.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb to 1.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 80.2 lb / 100 cc to 81.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 513.5 lb (232.9 kg) to 522.3 lb (236.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBF600S weight FAQ
What does the Honda CBF600S weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 489.4 lb (222 kg) for wet/running weight and 480.6 lb (218 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda CBF600S heavy compared with other Honda naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 83rd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CBF600S weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda CBF600S 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 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 wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CBF600S 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 62nd percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda CBF600S weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 513.5 lb (232.9 kg) to 522.3 lb (236.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda CBF600S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.05 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CBF600S have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.22 cc per lb to 1.25 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.