For the 2016 model year, the Honda TRX500 Foreman motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 388 lb (176 kg).
Honda TRX500 Foreman 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 TRX500 Foreman?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX500 Foreman is lighter than about 64.2% 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 TRX500 Foreman weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 388 lb (176 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 475 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.88 US gal (14.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.1 lb (11 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda TRX500 Foreman weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda TRX500 Foreman ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 388 lb (176 kg).
Is the Honda TRX500 Foreman 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 TRX500 Foreman fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.88 US gal (14.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.1 lb (11 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda TRX500 Foreman with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 568 lb (257.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda TRX500 Foreman total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda TRX500 Foreman engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.22 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda TRX500 Foreman from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 64.5 lb (29.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda TRX500 Foreman 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.