Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Honda VT1300C motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 685.6 lb (311 kg) and dry weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT1300C weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda VT1300C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT1300C is heavier than about 88.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 VT1300C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 685.6 lb (311 kg) |
| Dry weight | 668 lb (303 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Torque | 78.9 lb-ft (107 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.36 US gal (20.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 33.3 lb (15.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.81 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.91 cc / lb to 1.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.9 lb / 100 cc to 52.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 701.3 lb (318.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT1300C weight FAQ
What does the Honda VT1300C weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 685.6 lb (311 kg) for wet/running weight and 668 lb (303 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VT1300C heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VT1300C weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2015-2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VT1300C fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.36 US gal (20.3 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 33.3 lb (15.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT1300C with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 865.6 lb (392.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Honda VT1300C weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 701.3 lb (318.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda VT1300C torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.81 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda VT1300C engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.91 cc per lb to 1.96 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VT1300C years?
The usable year data ranges from 668 lb (303 kg) in 2015 to 685.6 lb (311 kg) in 2016.
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.