For the 1983 model year, the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Honda CX 500 SC (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 SC (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) is lighter than about 79.8% 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 SC (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 98 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 487.2 lb (221 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 SC (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 20th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 SC (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 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.02 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda CX 500 SC (reduced effect) compare with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 224.9 lb (102 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda CX 500 SC (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.