For the 1979 model year, the Honda CX 500 Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Honda CX 500 Custom weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda CX 500 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 Custom is lighter than about 77.6% 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 CX 500 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.52 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 95.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 Custom weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 Custom ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 476.2 lb (216 kg).
Is the Honda CX 500 Custom heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 22nd weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda CX 500 Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CX 500 Custom have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.5 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CX 500 Custom total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda CX 500 Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.04 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda CX 500 Custom from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 77.2 lb (35 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CX 500 Custom feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.