Across 10 covered model years from 2010 to 2019, the Honda VFR1200F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 588.6 lb (267 kg) to 591.1 lb (268.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 588.6 lb (267 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VFR1200F 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 VFR1200F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR1200F is heavier than about 93.5% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 VFR1200F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 588.6 lb (267 kg) to 591.1 lb (268.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 588.6 lb (267 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,237 cc |
| Torque | 95.1 lb-ft (129 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.1 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.16 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.6 lb / 100 cc to 47.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 619 lb (280.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR1200F weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VFR1200F weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 588.6 lb (267 kg) to 591.1 lb (268.1 kg), while dry weight is 588.6 lb (267 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VFR1200F weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 94th percentile among 77 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Are all Honda VFR1200F 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 VFR1200F?
A full tank works out to about 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VFR1200F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 771.1 lb (349.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Honda VFR1200F weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 619 lb (280.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VFR1200F total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.2% to 5.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda VFR1200F torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 16.1 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.16 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 VFR1200F engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.09 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.