Across 6 covered model years from 2013 to 2018, the Honda CBR500R ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 429 lb (194.6 kg).
Honda CBR500R ABS weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CBR500R ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR500R ABS is lighter than about 56.5% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 CBR500R ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 429 lb (194.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 471 cc to 500 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp |
| Torque | 31.7 lb-ft (43 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.15 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb to 1.17 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 85.8 lb / 100 cc to 91.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBR500R ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CBR500R ABS weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 429 lb (194.6 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CBR500R ABS weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 44th percentile for weight among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Are all Honda CBR500R ABS model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2013-2018 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CBR500R ABS?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) from the listed 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CBR500R ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 609 lb (276.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CBR500R ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.93 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 43rd percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CBR500R ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Honda CBR500R ABS have per pound?
The model has about 1.1 cc per lb to 1.17 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda CBR500R ABS compare with the median Honda sport bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg) in this dataset.
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.