Across the 1980 and 1983 model years, the Honda XR 500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 297.6 lb (135 kg) and dry weights ranging from 271.2 lb (123 kg), depending on model year.
Honda XR 500 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Honda XR 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XR 500 is heavier than about 53% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 XR 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 297.6 lb (135 kg) |
| Dry weight | 271.2 lb (123 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc to 500 cc |
| Torque | 30.6 lb-ft (41.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1980 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 287.6 lb (130.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XR 500 weight FAQ
What is the Honda XR 500 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1980 and 1983 years, listed wet/running weight is 297.6 lb (135 kg) and listed dry weight is 271.2 lb (123 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda XR 500 lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 53rd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda XR 500 years have different weight specs?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1980. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1983.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XR 500?
Based on the supplied 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda XR 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 477.6 lb (216.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Honda XR 500 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 287.6 lb (130.4 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda XR 500?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 26.5 lb (12 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Honda XR 500 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.5% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Honda XR 500 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.