For the 1985 model year, the Honda XBR 500 N motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Honda XBR 500 N 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 XBR 500 N?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XBR 500 N is lighter than about 62.8% of 43 Honda classic 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 XBR 500 N weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.97 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.12 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 80.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XBR 500 N weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XBR 500 N weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 401.2 lb (182 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda XBR 500 N weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 37th percentile for weight among 43 compatible Honda classic motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XBR 500 N?
A full tank works out to about 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XBR 500 N weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda XBR 500 N strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.97 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 60th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda XBR 500 N total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 8.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda XBR 500 N engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.24 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Honda XBR 500 N from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 44.1 lb (20 kg) lighter than the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda XBR 500 N easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.