Across 5 covered model years from 2011 to 2016, the Honda VFR1200F DCT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 591.1 lb (268.1 kg).
Honda VFR1200F DCT 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.
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How heavy is the Honda VFR1200F DCT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR1200F DCT is heavier than about 93.5% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 DCT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 591.1 lb (268.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,237 cc |
| Torque | 95.1 lb-ft (129 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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 |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR1200F DCT weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VFR1200F DCT ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 591.1 lb (268.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VFR1200F DCT heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VFR1200F DCT weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VFR1200F DCT fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR1200F DCT with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 771.1 lb (349.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Honda VFR1200F DCT have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda VFR1200F DCT displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.09 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda VFR1200F DCT weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 154.5 lb (70.1 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VFR1200F DCT feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.