For the 1982 model year, the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 542.3 lb (246 kg).
Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre 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 750 S V45 Sabre?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre is heavier than about 73.3% of 43 Honda classic 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 V45 Sabre weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 542.3 lb (246 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| 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 V45 Sabre weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 542.3 lb (246 kg).
Is the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre heavy compared with other Honda classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 73rd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.62 US gal (17.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 722.3 lb (327.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.38 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 97 lb (44 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda classic motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VF 750 S V45 Sabre feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.