For the 2016 model year, the Honda TRX500FPA motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 648.2 lb (294 kg).
Honda TRX500FPA weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Honda TRX500FPA?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX500FPA is heavier than about 93.5% of 31 Honda ATVs 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 TRX500FPA weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 648.2 lb (294 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.77 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda TRX500FPA weight FAQ
What is the Honda TRX500FPA wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 648.2 lb (294 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda TRX500FPA lighter or heavier than other Honda ATVs?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.5% of 31 ATVs using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda TRX500FPA?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda TRX500FPA and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 828.2 lb (375.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda TRX500FPA displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.77 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda TRX500FPA weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda ATV weight of 582 lb (264 kg), the model is roughly 66.1 lb (30 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda TRX500FPA weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.