Honda Hornet 900 Weight (428lb)

Quick answer

For the 2006 model year, the Honda Hornet 900 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).

Dry weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
Fuel capacity5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb25.09 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2006

Honda Hornet 900 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
427.7 lb (194 kg)
36 Honda naked bikesMedian: 397.7 lb (180.4 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight427.7 lb (194 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider577.7 lb (262 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74% of total mass
180 lb rider607.7 lb (275.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.4% of total mass
210 lb rider637.7 lb (289.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.1% of total mass

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.02 US gal (19 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 25.09 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

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.

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.