Across 13 covered model years from 2013 to 2025, the Honda CBR500R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 419.1 lb (190.1 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 kg).
Honda CBR500R 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBR500R is lighter than about 59.1% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CBR500R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 419.1 lb (190.1 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 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) to 4.52 US gal (17.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 28.1 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 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 | 11.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.94 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.46 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.57 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.11 cc / lb to 1.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 85 lb / 100 cc to 90.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% to 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CBR500R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CBR500R weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 419.1 lb (190.1 kg) to 425.1 lb (192.8 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CBR500R weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 41st percentile for weight among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Are all Honda CBR500R 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 CBR500R?
A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 28.1 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.1 US gal (15.52 L) to 4.52 US gal (17.1 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CBR500R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 605.1 lb (274.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CBR500R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.19 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Honda CBR500R have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 7.46 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.57 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 CBR500R displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.11 cc per lb to 1.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda CBR500R weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 11.5 lb (5.2 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.