For the 1979 model year, the Honda CX 500 Deluxe motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 451.9 lb (205 kg).
Honda CX 500 Deluxe weight overview
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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 Deluxe?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 Deluxe is lighter than about 96.2% of 13 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CX 500 Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 496 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.06 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.04 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 479.9 lb (217.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 Deluxe weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CX 500 Deluxe weigh?
The source data gives 451.9 lb (205 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda CX 500 Deluxe weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 96.2% of 13 Honda touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CX 500 Deluxe?
A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CX 500 Deluxe weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CX 500 Deluxe strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.06 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier will the Honda CX 500 Deluxe be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 479.9 lb (217.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Honda CX 500 Deluxe weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 479.9 lb (217.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda CX 500 Deluxe total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda CX 500 Deluxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.1 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.