For the 2013 model year, the Honda NC700SD motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 474 lb (215 kg).
Honda NC700SD weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda NC700SD?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda NC700SD is heavier than about 53.9% of 166 Honda 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 NC700SD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 474 lb (215 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 670 cc |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.72 US gal (14.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.2 lb (10.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.34 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda NC700SD weight FAQ
What is the Honda NC700SD wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 474 lb (215 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 NC700SD lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 54th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda NC700SD?
Based on the supplied 3.72 US gal (14.1 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.2 lb (10.5 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 NC700SD and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 654 lb (296.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda NC700SD total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.9% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda NC700SD torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.34 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda NC700SD engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.41 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda NC700SD from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda NC700SD 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.