Across 6 covered model years from 1984 to 1990, the Honda XBR 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Honda XBR 500 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XBR 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XBR 500 is lighter than about 66.3% of 49 Honda naked bikes 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Weight changes by model year
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 weight FAQ
What is the Honda XBR 500 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 401.2 lb (182 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 XBR 500 lighter or heavier than other Honda naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 34th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda XBR 500 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XBR 500?
Based on the supplied 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.8 lb (14.9 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 XBR 500 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda XBR 500 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.97 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 38th percentile within the compatible Honda naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Honda XBR 500 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.24 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda XBR 500 above or below the typical Honda naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Honda naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 35.3 lb (16 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda XBR 500 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.