For the 2006 model year, the Honda Hornet 900 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Honda Hornet 900 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Hornet 900?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Hornet 900 is heavier than about 66.7% of 36 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Hornet 900 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 919 cc |
| Power | 107.3 hp |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 25.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.99 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.15 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 458.9 lb (208.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Hornet 900 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Hornet 900 weigh?
The source data gives 427.7 lb (194 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda Hornet 900 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 67th percentile among 36 compatible Honda naked bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Hornet 900?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Hornet 900 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda Hornet 900 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 25.09 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda Hornet 900 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 458.9 lb (208.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda Hornet 900 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 458.9 lb (208.2 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda Hornet 900 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 15.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Honda Hornet 900 engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.15 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.