For the 2003 model year, the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow is lighter than about 66.7% 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 750 C3 Black Widow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.54 US gal (13.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22 lb (10 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 509.2 lb (231 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weigh?
The source data gives 487.2 lb (221 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 66.7% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow?
A full tank works out to about 22 lb (10 kg) from the listed 3.54 US gal (13.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 509.2 lb (231 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 509.2 lb (231 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.