For the 1996 model year, the Honda RVF 400 RT motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Honda RVF 400 RT 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda RVF 400 RT?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda RVF 400 RT is lighter than about 65.5% of 42 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda RVF 400 RT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 388.4 lb (176.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda RVF 400 RT weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda RVF 400 RT?
Listed dry weight is 363.8 lb (165 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda RVF 400 RT heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 35th weight percentile among 42 Honda sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda RVF 400 RT fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda RVF 400 RT with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 543.8 lb (246.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda RVF 400 RT dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 388.4 lb (176.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda RVF 400 RT weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 388.4 lb (176.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda RVF 400 RT have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda RVF 400 RT compare with the median Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 19.8 lb (9 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda RVF 400 RT feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.