Across the 1991 and 1992 model years, the Honda VFR 400 R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg).
Honda VFR 400 R weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 400 R is lighter than about 57.8% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 VFR 400 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.94 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 106.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 400 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 R ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VFR 400 R heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 42nd percentile among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Does the Honda VFR 400 R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1991-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VFR 400 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Honda VFR 400 R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.94 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda VFR 400 R compare with the median Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 11 lb (5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VFR 400 R feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.