Honda CTX 700 Weight (478lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Honda CTX 700 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg).

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
201420152016

Honda CTX 700 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CTX 700?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CTX 700 is heavier than about 53.8% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
478.4 lb (217 kg)
13 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 478.4 lb (217 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight478.4 lb (217 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider628.4 lb (285 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.1% of total mass
180 lb rider658.4 lb (298.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.7% of total mass
210 lb rider688.4 lb (312.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.5% of total mass

Honda CTX 700 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014, 2015, 2016
Dry weight 478.4 lb (217 kg)
Engine displacement 670 cc
Torque 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 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 2015, 2016.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 9.56 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.4 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 71.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.1%
Weight with full tank 498.1 lb (225.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CTX 700 is heavier than about 53.8% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.17 US gal (12 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CTX 700 weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CTX 700 weigh?

The source data gives 478.4 lb (217 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda CTX 700 weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 54th percentile for weight among 13 compatible Honda sport-touring motorcycles.

Are all Honda CTX 700 model years the same weight?

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2014. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2015, 2016.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CTX 700?

A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda CTX 700 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda CTX 700 be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 498.1 lb (225.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

How much torque does the Honda CTX 700 have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 9.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Honda CTX 700 displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.4 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda CTX 700 easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.