Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Honda FT 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 385.8 lb (175 kg).
Honda FT 500 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda FT 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda FT 500 is heavier than about 97.6% of 21 Honda motocross bikes 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 FT 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.29 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda FT 500 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda FT 500 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 385.8 lb (175 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda FT 500 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 98th percentile among 21 compatible Honda motocross bikes.
Are all Honda FT 500 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1982-1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda FT 500?
A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda FT 500 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda FT 500 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Honda cross / motocross power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda FT 500 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda FT 500 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Honda FT 500 from the median Honda motocross bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 142.9 lb (64.8 kg) heavier than the median Honda motocross bike weight of 242.9 lb (110.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.