Across the 1982, 1983 and 1984 model years, the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) is lighter than about 76.6% of 47 Honda touring 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 E (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.99 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 101.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 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 CX 500 E (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 23rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.99 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) from the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 209.4 lb (95 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CX 500 E (reduced effect) weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.