For the 1987 model year, the Honda VT 750 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 533.5 lb (242 kg).
Honda VT 750 C 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 VT 750 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C is heavier than about 66% 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 VT 750 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 533.5 lb (242 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.4 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 71.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 750 C weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 533.5 lb (242 kg).
Is the Honda VT 750 C heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 66th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda VT 750 C fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 713.5 lb (323.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda VT 750 C engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.4 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda VT 750 C above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 81 lb (36.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VT 750 C 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.