Honda V30 Magna Weight (397lb)

Quick answer

For the 1984 model year, the Honda V30 Magna motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg).

Dry weight396.8 lb (180 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb16.13 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1984

Honda V30 Magna weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda V30 Magna?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda V30 Magna is lighter than about 81.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
396.8 lb (180 kg)
51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 524.7 lb (238 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight396.8 lb (180 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider546.8 lb (248 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.6% of total mass
180 lb rider576.8 lb (261.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.8% of total mass
210 lb rider606.8 lb (275.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.4% of total mass

Honda V30 Magna weight & related specs

Model years covered 1984
Dry weight 396.8 lb (180 kg)
Engine displacement 498 cc
Power 64 hp
Torque 31.7 lb-ft (43 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 16.13 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 6.2 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 7.99 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.25 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 79.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8%
Weight with full tank 419.8 lb (190.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda V30 Magna is lighter than about 81.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.7 US gal (14 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 23 lb (10.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 16.13 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda V30 Magna weight FAQ

How much does the Honda V30 Magna weigh?

The source data gives 396.8 lb (180 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda V30 Magna weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda V30 Magna?

A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda V30 Magna weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 576.8 lb (261.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

Is the Honda V30 Magna strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 16.13 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier will the Honda V30 Magna be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 419.8 lb (190.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Honda V30 Magna weigh with a full tank?

The page calculates about 419.8 lb (190.4 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.

What is the Honda V30 Magna torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 7.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Honda V30 Magna engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.25 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Official information note

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.