Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 Weight (463lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg).

Wet / running weight463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg)
Fuel capacity4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb24.19 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19881989199019911992

Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 is heavier than about 72.7% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
463 lb (210 kg)
77 Honda sport bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight463 lb (210 kg) – 537.9 lb (244 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider613 lb (278 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.5% of total mass
180 lb rider643 lb (291.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72% of total mass
210 lb rider673 lb (305.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.8% of total mass

Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg)
Engine displacement 748 cc
Power 112 hp
Fuel capacity 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1988 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Wet / running weight
1992537.9 lb (244 kg)
Fuel capacity
19925.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
199231.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 24.19 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 4.13 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.39 cc / lb to 1.62 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 61.9 lb / 100 cc to 71.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.8% to 6.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 is heavier than about 72.7% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 24.19 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?

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.

Does the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 weight change by model year?

Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.

How much does the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.39 cc per lb to 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 years?

The usable year data ranges from 463 lb (210 kg) in 1988-1991 to 537.9 lb (244 kg) in 1992.

Is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?

The model sits about 26.5 lb (12 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.

Official information note

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.