For the 1992 model year, the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 394.6 lb (179 kg).
Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) is lighter than about 67.4% of 43 Honda classic 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 GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.84 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.62 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 79.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 394.6 lb (179 kg).
Is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 33rd weight percentile among 43 Honda classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.36 US gal (16.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.1 lb (12.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 574.6 lb (260.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.84 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 40th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.26 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 50.7 lb (23 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda GB 500 Clubman (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.