For the 2023 model year, the Honda Rebel 500 SE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 417.1 lb (189.2 kg).
Honda Rebel 500 SE weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Rebel 500 SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Rebel 500 SE is lighter than about 55.1% of 166 Honda 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 Rebel 500 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 417.1 lb (189.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 471 cc |
| Torque | 31.7 lb-ft (43 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3 US gal (11.36 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 88.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Rebel 500 SE weight FAQ
What is the Honda Rebel 500 SE wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 417.1 lb (189.2 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda Rebel 500 SE lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 45th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Rebel 500 SE?
Based on the supplied 3 US gal (11.36 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda Rebel 500 SE and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 597.1 lb (270.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda Rebel 500 SE total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.5% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda Rebel 500 SE torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.6 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda Rebel 500 SE engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.13 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda Rebel 500 SE from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 35.4 lb (16.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda Rebel 500 SE weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.