Across the 1999, 2011 and 2012 model years, the Honda VFR 800 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 524.7 lb (238 kg) and dry weights ranging from 474 lb (215 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VFR 800 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR 800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 is lighter than about 65.1% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Dry weight | 474 lb (215 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 781 cc to 782 cc |
| Power | 98 hp to 107 hp |
| Torque | 55.3 lb-ft (75 Nm) to 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 18.68 hp / 100 lb to 22.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.49 lb / hp to 5.35 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.54 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.45 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb to 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.6 lb / 100 cc to 67.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 510.1 lb (231.4 kg) to 516.7 lb (234.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 800 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VFR 800 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 524.7 lb (238 kg), while dry weight is 474 lb (215 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VFR 800 weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 65.1% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda VFR 800 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VFR 800?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) to 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) to 5.81 US gal (22 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VFR 800 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VFR 800 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 18.68 hp per 100 lb to 22.26 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Honda VFR 800 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 10.54 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.45 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda VFR 800 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.49 cc per lb to 1.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda VFR 800 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.
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.