Across 5 covered model years from 1986 to 1990, the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) 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 XBR 500 (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) 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 (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.73 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.86 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 (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 401.2 lb (182 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 37th percentile among 43 compatible Honda classic motorcycles.
Does the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1986-1990 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.73 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 35th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 8.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.24 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda XBR 500 (reduced effect) from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 44.1 lb (20 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.