Across 5 covered model years from 1978 to 1982, the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) 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 (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) is heavier than about 81.9% of 36 Honda allround models 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 (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.54 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.05 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 98 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1978-1982 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.54 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Honda allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.02 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 167.6 lb (76 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda allround weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CX 500 (reduced effect) 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.