Honda CX 650 C Weight (481lb)

Quick answer

For the 1983 model year, the Honda CX 650 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).

Wet / running weight480.6 lb (218 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb13.52 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1983

Honda CX 650 C weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CX 650 C?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 650 C is lighter than about 79.2% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
480.6 lb (218 kg)
53 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 546.7 lb (248 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight480.6 lb (218 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider630.6 lb (286 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.2% of total mass
180 lb rider660.6 lb (299.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.8% of total mass
210 lb rider690.6 lb (313.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.6% of total mass

Honda CX 650 C weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983
Wet / running weight 480.6 lb (218 kg)
Engine displacement 673 cc
Power 65 hp
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 13.52 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 7.39 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.4 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 71.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CX 650 C is lighter than about 79.2% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 13.52 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Honda CX 650 C weight FAQ

What is the Honda CX 650 C wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 480.6 lb (218 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 650 C lighter or heavier than other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CX 650 C?

Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 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 650 C and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CX 650 C power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 13.52 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Honda CX 650 C engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.4 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Honda CX 650 C above or below the typical Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg), the model is roughly 66.1 lb (30 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda CX 650 C 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.

Official information note

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.