For the 2023 model year, the Honda CL500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 421.1 lb (191 kg).
Honda CL500 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CL500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CL500 is lighter than about 54.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 CL500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 421.1 lb (191 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 471 cc |
| Torque | 31.9 lb-ft (43.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.58 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 89.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CL500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CL500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 421.1 lb (191 kg).
Is the Honda CL500 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 45th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How much does the Honda CL500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CL500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 601.1 lb (272.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CL500 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CL500 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.12 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda CL500 compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 31.5 lb (14.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CL500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.