For the 1983 model year, the Honda VF 750 S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 542.3 lb (246 kg).
Honda VF 750 S 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 750 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 750 S is lighter than about 51.9% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 750 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 542.3 lb (246 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 82 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.12 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.61 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 750 S weight FAQ
What is the Honda VF 750 S wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 542.3 lb (246 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 750 S lighter or heavier than other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VF 750 S?
Based on the supplied 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28.7 lb (13 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 750 S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 722.3 lb (327.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VF 750 S power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 15.12 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda VF 750 S total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda VF 750 S engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.38 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda VF 750 S from the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg), the model is roughly 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda VF 750 S 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.