Honda CL 350 Weight (345lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1968 and 1969 model years, the Honda CL 350 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 345 lb (156.5 kg).

Wet / running weight345 lb (156.5 kg)
Fuel capacity2.4 US gal (9.08 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.9 lb (6.8 kg)
Model years covered
19681969

Honda CL 350 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CL 350?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CL 350 is heavier than about 56.9% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
345 lb (156.5 kg)
36 Honda allround modelsMedian: 319.7 lb (145 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight345 lb (156.5 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 rider495 lb (224.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.7% of total mass
180 lb rider525 lb (238.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.7% of total mass
210 lb rider555 lb (251.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.2% of total mass

Honda CL 350 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1968, 1969
Wet / running weight 345 lb (156.5 kg)
Engine displacement 325 cc
Torque 19.5 lb-ft (26.4 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.4 US gal (9.08 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.9 lb (6.8 kg)

Weight by model year

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year weight change. A usable dry/wet weight was not supplied for 1969.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.64 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.94 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 106.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CL 350 is heavier than about 56.9% of 36 Honda allround models with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.4 US gal (9.08 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda CL 350 weight FAQ

What is the Honda CL 350 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 345 lb (156.5 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda CL 350 lighter or heavier than other Honda allround models?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 57th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.

Which Honda CL 350 years have different weight specs?

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1968. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1969.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CL 350?

Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda CL 350 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 525 lb (238.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much of the Honda CL 350 total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

How does Honda CL 350 torque compare with its weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

What is the Honda CL 350 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 0.94 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Honda CL 350 from the median Honda allround weight?

Compared with the median Honda allround weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg), the model is roughly 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) heavier.

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.