Across 4 covered model years from 2004 to 2007, the Honda Shadow Spirit motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 556 lb (252.2 kg).
Honda Shadow Spirit 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Spirit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Spirit is heavier than about 61.8% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Shadow Spirit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 556 lb (252.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,099 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.3 lb / 100 cc to 50.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 579 lb (262.6 kg) to 582.1 lb (264 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Spirit weight FAQ
What is the Honda Shadow Spirit dry weight?
The available dry weight is 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 556 lb (252.2 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda Shadow Spirit lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 62nd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda Shadow Spirit years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2004-2007 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow Spirit?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Shadow Spirit and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 736 lb (333.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda Shadow Spirit weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 579 lb (262.6 kg) to 582.1 lb (264 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Honda Shadow Spirit weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 579 lb (262.6 kg) to 582.1 lb (264 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How large is the Honda Shadow Spirit engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.98 cc per lb to 1.99 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda Shadow Spirit years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2005 is the lightest at 552.9 lb (250.8 kg), while 2006-2007 is the heaviest at 556 lb (252.2 kg).
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.