For the 2009 model year, the Honda TRX450R Elec Start motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 390 lb (176.9 kg).
Honda TRX450R Elec Start weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda TRX450R Elec Start?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX450R Elec Start is lighter than about 63.6% 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 TRX450R Elec Start weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 390 lb (176.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 450 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 US gal (10.21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.15 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 86.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda TRX450R Elec Start weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda TRX450R Elec Start ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 390 lb (176.9 kg).
Is the Honda TRX450R Elec Start heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 36th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How much does the Honda TRX450R Elec Start fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.7 US gal (10.21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.8 lb (7.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda TRX450R Elec Start with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 570 lb (258.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Honda TRX450R Elec Start have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.15 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda TRX450R Elec Start compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 62.6 lb (28.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda TRX450R Elec Start feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.