Across the 1984, 1985 and 1986 model years, the Honda VF 500 F motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Honda VF 500 F weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda VF 500 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 500 F is heavier than about 64.3% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 VF 500 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 70 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.49 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 500 F weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VF 500 F ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VF 500 F heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 64th percentile among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Does the Honda VF 500 F weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1984-1986 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VF 500 F fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VF 500 F with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VF 500 F have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.41 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 57th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda VF 500 F total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda VF 500 F engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.09 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda VF 500 F from the median Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
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.