Honda VFR 800 F1 Weight (459lb)

Quick answer

For the 1998 model year, the Honda VFR 800 F1 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 458.6 lb (208 kg).

Dry weight458.6 lb (208 kg)
Model years covered
1998

Honda VFR 800 F1 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 F1?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 F1 is lighter than about 73.1% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
458.6 lb (208 kg)
13 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 478.4 lb (217 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight458.6 lb (208 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider608.6 lb (276 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.4% of total mass
180 lb rider638.6 lb (289.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.8% of total mass
210 lb rider668.6 lb (303.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.6% of total mass

Honda VFR 800 F1 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1998
Dry weight 458.6 lb (208 kg)
Engine displacement 781 cc
Torque 58.3 lb-ft (79 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.71 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.7 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 58.7 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 F1 is lighter than about 73.1% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

Honda VFR 800 F1 weight FAQ

What is the Honda VFR 800 F1 dry weight?

The available dry weight is 458.6 lb (208 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda VFR 800 F1 lighter or heavier than other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 27th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

What is the combined Honda VFR 800 F1 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 638.6 lb (289.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda VFR 800 F1 weight ready to ride?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

What is the Honda VFR 800 F1 torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.71 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Honda VFR 800 F1 engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.7 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Honda VFR 800 F1 above or below the typical Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg), the model is roughly 19.8 lb (9 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda VFR 800 F1 weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.