Across the 1978 and 1979 model years, the Honda CM 185 T Chopper motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 302 lb (137 kg).
Honda CM 185 T Chopper weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Honda CM 185 T Chopper?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 185 T Chopper is lighter than about 87.2% of 43 Honda classic 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 CM 185 T Chopper weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 181 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.6 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 166.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CM 185 T Chopper weight FAQ
What is the Honda CM 185 T Chopper wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 302 lb (137 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 CM 185 T Chopper lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 13th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda CM 185 T Chopper years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CM 185 T Chopper?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 CM 185 T Chopper and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 482 lb (218.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda CM 185 T Chopper total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda CM 185 T Chopper engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.6 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 CM 185 T Chopper from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg), the model is roughly 143.3 lb (65 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CM 185 T Chopper weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.