For the 1986 model year, the Honda VF 700 C Magna motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 529.1 lb (240 kg).
Honda VF 700 C Magna 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VF 700 C Magna?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 700 C Magna is heavier than about 65.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 700 C Magna weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 699 cc |
| Torque | 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.32 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 700 C Magna weight FAQ
What is the Honda VF 700 C Magna wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 529.1 lb (240 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda VF 700 C Magna lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 65.4% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VF 700 C Magna?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda VF 700 C Magna and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 709.1 lb (321.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Honda VF 700 C Magna have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.64 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 700 C Magna displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.32 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 700 C Magna weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 76.6 lb (34.7 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VF 700 C Magna weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.