For the 1982 model year, the Honda CM 450 E motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 399.9 lb (181.4 kg).
Honda CM 450 E 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 CM 450 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 450 E is lighter than about 87.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 450 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 399.9 lb (181.4 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 447 cc |
| Power | 47 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.51 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 89.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CM 450 E weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CM 450 E ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 399.9 lb (181.4 kg).
Is the Honda CM 450 E heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 13th weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda CM 450 E fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.6 US gal (9.84 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.2 lb (7.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CM 450 E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 579.9 lb (263 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CM 450 E have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.75 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 73rd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CM 450 E displacement 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.
What is the Honda CM 450 E weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 153.4 lb (69.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CM 450 E 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.