Honda CBR 600 F Weight (459lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg).

Wet / running weight443.1 lb (201 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg)
Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.36 US gal (16.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.1 lb (12.3 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.89 hp / 100 lb to 10.85 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19881989199019911992

Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) 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 CBR 600 F (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) is heavier than about 68.8% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
458.6 lb (208 kg)
77 Honda sport bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight443.1 lb (201 kg) – 460.8 lb (209 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 rider608.6 lb (276 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.4% of total mass
180 lb rider638.6 lb (289.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.8% of total mass
210 lb rider668.6 lb (303.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.6% of total mass

Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg)
Engine displacement 598 cc to 600 cc
Power 27 hp to 50 hp
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.36 US gal (16.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.1 lb (12.3 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1988 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.

Wet / running weight
1989-1990460.8 lb (209 kg)
1991-1992458.6 lb (208 kg)
Fuel capacity
1991-19924.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
1991-199226.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Power
199227 hp
Power per 100 lb
19925.89 hp / 100 lb

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 5.89 hp / 100 lb to 10.85 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 9.22 lb / hp to 16.98 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.3 cc / lb to 1.35 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 74.1 lb / 100 cc to 77.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.7% to 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) is heavier than about 68.8% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every CBR 600 F (reduced effect).
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 5.89 hp per 100 lb to 10.85 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 443.1 lb (201 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 69th percentile among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.

Are all Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) 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 600 F (reduced effect)?

A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 638.6 lb (289.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 5.89 hp per 100 lb to 10.85 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.3 cc per lb to 1.35 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What are the lightest and heaviest Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) years?

Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 443.1 lb (201 kg) (1988) up to 460.8 lb (209 kg) (1989-1990).

Is the Honda CBR 600 F (reduced effect) above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 22 lb (10 kg) heavier than the median Honda sport bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg) in this dataset.

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.