Across the 1999, 2000 and 2003 model years, the Honda VT 125 Shadow motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg).
Honda VT 125 Shadow weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. 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 VT 125 Shadow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 125 Shadow is lighter than about 91.2% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser 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 VT 125 Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.5 cc to 124.7 cc |
| Power | 15 hp |
| Torque | 7.7 lb-ft (10.5 Nm) to 8.1 lb-ft (11 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.69 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 21.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 256.4 lb / 100 cc to 256.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.2% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 342.7 lb (155.4 kg) to 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 125 Shadow weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VT 125 Shadow?
Listed dry weight is 319.7 lb (145 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 VT 125 Shadow heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 9th weight percentile among 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda VT 125 Shadow weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1999, 2000, 2003 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VT 125 Shadow fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT 125 Shadow with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 499.7 lb (226.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VT 125 Shadow have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.69 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda VT 125 Shadow 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 342.7 lb (155.4 kg) to 343.5 lb (155.8 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Honda VT 125 Shadow full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 342.7 lb (155.4 kg) to 343.5 lb (155.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda VT 125 Shadow torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.