Across the 1997, 1998 and 1999 model years, the Honda SLR 650 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 396.8 lb (180 kg) and dry weights ranging from 354.9 lb (161 kg), depending on model year.
Honda SLR 650 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda SLR 650?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda SLR 650 is heavier than about 79.9% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road 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 SLR 650 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Dry weight | 354.9 lb (161 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 644 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Torque | 37.6 lb-ft (51 Nm) to 40.6 lb-ft (55 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.4 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.07 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.48 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb to 1.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.1 lb / 100 cc to 61.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda SLR 650 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda SLR 650 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 396.8 lb (180 kg), while dry weight is 354.9 lb (161 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda SLR 650 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 80th percentile among 67 compatible Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Honda SLR 650 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1997-1999 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda SLR 650?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda SLR 650 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 576.8 lb (261.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda SLR 650 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.4 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 80th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda SLR 650 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.48 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.43 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 many cc does the Honda SLR 650 have per pound?
The model has about 1.62 cc per lb to 1.81 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda SLR 650 compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 103.6 lb (47 kg) heavier than the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg) in this dataset.
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.