Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit Weight (553lb)

Quick answer

For the 2014 model year, the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).

Wet / running weight553.4 lb (251 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb8.11 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2014

Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit is lighter than about 51.5% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
553.4 lb (251 kg)
67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 553.4 lb (251 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight553.4 lb (251 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider703.4 lb (319 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.7% of total mass
180 lb rider733.4 lb (332.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.5% of total mass
210 lb rider763.4 lb (346.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.5% of total mass

Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weight & related specs

Model years covered 2014
Wet / running weight 553.4 lb (251 kg)
Engine displacement 745 cc
Power 44.9 hp
Torque 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 8.11 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 12.32 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 8.66 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.35 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 74.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit is lighter than about 51.5% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.7 US gal (14 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 23 lb (10.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 8.11 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 553.4 lb (251 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 49th percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit?

A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 8.11 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 8.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit engine for its weight?

The model has about 1.35 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Honda VT750C2B Black Spirit easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

Official information note

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.