For the 1979 model year, the Honda MB50 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 198.4 lb (90 kg).
Honda MB50 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda MB50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda MB50 is lighter than about 96.8% of 77 Honda sport 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 MB50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 198.4 lb (90 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Torque | 4 lb-ft (5.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 404.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda MB50 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda MB50 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 198.4 lb (90 kg).
Is the Honda MB50 heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 3rd weight percentile among 77 Honda sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda MB50 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda MB50 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 378.4 lb (171.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda MB50 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.01 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda MB50 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.25 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda MB50 compare with the median Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 238.1 lb (108 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda MB50 feel heavy at low speed?
Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.
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.