For the 1998 model year, the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 401.2 lb (182 kg).
Honda VFR 400 NC 30 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 NC 30?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 is heavier than about 56% of 42 Honda sport bikes 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 VFR 400 NC 30 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 401.2 lb (182 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 59 hp |
| Torque | 28.8 lb-ft (39 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.8 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.17 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 100.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 425.9 lb (193.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 400 NC 30 weight FAQ
What is the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 401.2 lb (182 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 lighter or heavier than other Honda sport bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 56th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VFR 400 NC 30?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VFR 400 NC 30 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 581.2 lb (263.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14.7 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 60th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Honda VFR 400 NC 30 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 425.9 lb (193.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 425.9 lb (193.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VFR 400 NC 30 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.17 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 VFR 400 NC 30 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.99 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.