For the 2003 model year, the Honda VFR 800 VTEC motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 469.6 lb (213 kg).
Honda VFR 800 VTEC weight overview
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. 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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How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 VTEC is lighter than about 65.4% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles 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 800 VTEC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 469.6 lb (213 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 782 cc |
| Power | 109 hp |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 23.21 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.57 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 505.7 lb (229.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 800 VTEC weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC?
Listed dry weight is 469.6 lb (213 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 35th weight percentile among 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda VFR 800 VTEC fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.81 US gal (22 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 649.6 lb (294.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VFR 800 VTEC have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 23.21 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Honda VFR 800 VTEC dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 505.7 lb (229.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 505.7 lb (229.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda VFR 800 VTEC torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.57 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda VFR 800 VTEC have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.