Honda CBX 550 F Weight (461lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1982 to 1985, the Honda CBX 550 F motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).

Wet / running weight460.8 lb (209 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg)
Model years covered
1982198319841985

Honda CBX 550 F 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 CBX 550 F?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 550 F is heavier than about 79.2% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
460.8 lb (209 kg)
36 Honda allround modelsMedian: 319.7 lb (145 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight460.8 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 rider610.8 lb (277 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.4% of total mass
180 lb rider640.8 lb (290.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.9% of total mass
210 lb rider670.8 lb (304.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.7% of total mass

Honda CBX 550 F weight & related specs

Model years covered 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Wet / running weight 460.8 lb (209 kg)
Engine displacement 572 cc
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.24 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 80.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CBX 550 F is heavier than about 79.2% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.76 US gal (18 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CBX 550 F weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CBX 550 F weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 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 CBX 550 F weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 79th percentile among 36 compatible Honda allround models.

Are all Honda CBX 550 F model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1982-1985 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CBX 550 F?

A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CBX 550 F weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How large is the Honda CBX 550 F engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.24 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CBX 550 F above or below the typical Honda allround weight?

The representative wet weight is about 141.1 lb (64 kg) heavier than the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CBX 550 F easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.