Across the 1986 and 1987 model years, the Honda VF 400 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg) and dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VF 400 F weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VF 400 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 400 F is lighter than about 53.9% of 166 Honda 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 VF 400 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 25.1 lb-ft (34 Nm) to 25.8 lb-ft (35 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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 | 5.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 6.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.94 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 106.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 409.3 lb (185.7 kg) to 413.7 lb (187.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 400 F weight FAQ
What is the Honda VF 400 F dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1986-1987 years, listed wet/running weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg) and listed dry weight is 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 385.8 lb (175 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda VF 400 F lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 46th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda VF 400 F years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1986-1987 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VF 400 F?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VF 400 F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Honda VF 400 F weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 409.3 lb (185.7 kg) to 413.7 lb (187.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VF 400 F have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 6.07 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 VF 400 F displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.94 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda VF 400 F weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) lighter.
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.