Honda CR 500 Weight (225lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1987 and 1999 model years, the Honda CR 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 225.1 lb (102.1 kg).

Wet / running weight225.1 lb (102.1 kg)
Model years covered
19871999

Honda CR 500 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.

Very Light Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CR 500?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CR 500 is lighter than about 73.8% of 21 Honda motocross bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
225.1 lb (102.1 kg)
21 Honda motocross bikesMedian: 242.9 lb (110.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight225.1 lb (102.1 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 rider375.1 lb (170.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60% of total mass
180 lb rider405.1 lb (183.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 55.6% of total mass
210 lb rider435.1 lb (197.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 51.7% of total mass

Honda CR 500 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1987, 1999
Wet / running weight 225.1 lb (102.1 kg)
Engine displacement 491 cc to 495 cc

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 1999.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 2.2 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 45.5 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CR 500 is lighter than about 73.8% of 21 Honda motocross bikes with compatible weight data.

Honda CR 500 weight FAQ

What is the Honda CR 500 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 225.1 lb (102.1 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 CR 500 lighter or heavier than other Honda motocross bikes?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 26th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Honda CR 500 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 1987. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1999.

What is the combined Honda CR 500 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 405.1 lb (183.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CR 500 displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 2.2 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Honda CR 500 weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Honda motocross bike weight of 242.9 lb (110.2 kg), the model is roughly 17.9 lb (8.1 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda CR 500 weight most?

The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.

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.