Across 6 covered model years from 2010 to 2017, the Honda Sabre ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 659 lb (298.9 kg) to 712.1 lb (323 kg) and dry weights ranging from 681.2 lb (309 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Sabre ABS weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Sabre ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Sabre ABS is heavier than about 79.9% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Sabre ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 659 lb (298.9 kg) to 712.1 lb (323 kg) |
| Dry weight | 681.2 lb (309 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 708.6 lb (321.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Sabre ABS weight FAQ
What does the Honda Sabre ABS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 659 lb (298.9 kg) to 712.1 lb (323 kg) for wet/running weight and 681.2 lb (309 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda Sabre ABS heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda Sabre ABS weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda Sabre ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.4 US gal (16.65 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.3 lb (12.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Sabre ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 865.6 lb (392.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Honda Sabre ABS with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 708.6 lb (321.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda Sabre ABS?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 30.9 lb (14 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Honda Sabre ABS total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.8% to 4.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda Sabre ABS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb to 1.99 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.