For the 2012 model year, the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 610.7 lb (277 kg).
Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission is heavier than about 80.7% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 610.7 lb (277 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,237 cc |
| Torque | 95.1 lb-ft (129 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.58 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission weight FAQ
What is the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 610.7 lb (277 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 80.7% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission?
Based on the supplied 4.89 US gal (18.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 790.7 lb (358.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.03 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 158.1 lb (71.7 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VFR1200FD Dual Clutch Transmission 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.
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.