For the 1988 model year, the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 is lighter than about 61.8% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 79 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.46 US gal (13.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.36 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 524.2 lb (237.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45?
Listed dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 38th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.46 US gal (13.1 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.5 lb (9.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.72 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 524.2 lb (237.8 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 524.2 lb (237.8 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.
How large is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle 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.