Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1987, the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 449.7 lb (204 kg).
Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) is lighter than about 86.2% of 47 Honda touring 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 VT 500 E (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 491 cc |
| Power | 27 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.66 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 449.7 lb (204 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 500 E (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 14th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) 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 500 E (reduced effect)?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 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 500 E (reduced effect) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 629.7 lb (285.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Honda touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.09 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 VT 500 E (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 262.4 lb (119 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda VT 500 E (reduced effect) weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.