Across the 2006 and 2013 model years, the Honda Super Cub 50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 180.8 lb (82 kg) and dry weights ranging from 165.3 lb (75 kg) to 209.4 lb (95 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Super Cub 50 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Super Cub 50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Super Cub 50 is lighter than about 92.1% of 70 Honda scooters 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 Super Cub 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 180.8 lb (82 kg) |
| Dry weight | 165.3 lb (75 kg) to 209.4 lb (95 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Torque | 2.8 lb-ft (3.8 Nm) to 3.5 lb-ft (4.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 US gal (4 L) to 1.14 US gal (4.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.6 lb (3 kg) to 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.34 lb-ft / 100 lb to 1.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.23 cc / lb to 0.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 368.9 lb / 100 cc to 427.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% to 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 171.9 lb (78 kg) to 216.5 lb (98.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Super Cub 50 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Super Cub 50 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 180.8 lb (82 kg), while dry weight is 165.3 lb (75 kg) to 209.4 lb (95 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda Super Cub 50 weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 92.1% of 70 Honda scooters with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda Super Cub 50 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Super Cub 50?
A full tank works out to about 6.6 lb (3 kg) to 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) from the listed 1.06 US gal (4 L) to 1.14 US gal (4.3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Super Cub 50 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 360.8 lb (163.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Honda Super Cub 50 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 171.9 lb (78 kg) to 216.5 lb (98.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Honda Super Cub 50 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 15.4 lb (7 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Honda Super Cub 50 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 1.34 lb-ft per 100 lb to 1.92 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda Super Cub 50 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.23 cc per lb to 0.27 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.