Across 14 covered model years from 1987 to 2000, the Honda CBR 1000 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 560 lb (254 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg) and dry weights ranging from 518.1 lb (235 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CBR 1000 F weight overview
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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How heavy is the Honda CBR 1000 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR 1000 F is heavier than about 57.5% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles 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 CBR 1000 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 560 lb (254 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg) |
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 100 hp to 135 hp |
| Torque | 76.7 lb-ft (104 Nm) to 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1987 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 | 17.31 hp / 100 lb to 26.06 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.84 lb / hp to 5.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.09 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.93 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.9 lb / 100 cc to 57.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) to 554.2 lb (251.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBR 1000 F weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CBR 1000 F weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 560 lb (254 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg), while dry weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda CBR 1000 F weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 58th percentile for weight among 53 compatible Honda sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Honda CBR 1000 F model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CBR 1000 F?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CBR 1000 F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 748.8 lb (339.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CBR 1000 F strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.31 hp per 100 lb to 26.06 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 99th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the difference between Honda CBR 1000 F dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 41.9 lb (19 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Honda CBR 1000 F have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 13.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.09 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda CBR 1000 F displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.73 cc per lb to 1.93 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.