Across 10 covered model years from 1982 to 2000, the Honda VF 750 C motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg) and dry weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VF 750 C weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
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How heavy is the Honda VF 750 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 750 C is lighter than about 61.9% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 750 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 82 hp |
| Torque | 51.6 lb-ft (70 Nm) to 53.1 lb-ft (72 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1982 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.31 hp / 100 lb to 15.5 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.45 lb / hp to 6.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.64 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.52 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.4 cc / lb to 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.5 lb / 100 cc to 71.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 525.6 lb (238.4 kg) to 526.2 lb (238.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 750 C weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VF 750 C weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 535.7 lb (243 kg), while dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VF 750 C weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 38th percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VF 750 C model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VF 750 C?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) to 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) to 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VF 750 C weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 709.1 lb (321.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VF 750 C strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.31 hp per 100 lb to 15.5 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.
What is the estimated Honda VF 750 C weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 525.6 lb (238.4 kg) to 526.2 lb (238.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda VF 750 C?
Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Honda VF 750 C total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% to 4.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.