Across the 1988, 1989 and 1990 model years, the Honda VT 1100 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg).
Honda VT 1100 C weight overview
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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 1100 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 1100 C is heavier than about 90.3% 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 VT 1100 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 584.2 lb (265 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,099 cc |
| Power | 67 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.47 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.72 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 1100 C weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 1100 C wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 584.2 lb (265 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 VT 1100 C lighter or heavier than other Honda sport bikes?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.3% of 77 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Honda VT 1100 C years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT 1100 C?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 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 VT 1100 C and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VT 1100 C power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.47 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 51st percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda VT 1100 C total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.7% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Honda VT 1100 C engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.88 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda VT 1100 C from the median Honda sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Honda sport bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 147.7 lb (67 kg) heavier.
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.