For the 2002 model year, the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg).
Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk is heavier than about 56% of 166 Honda 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 VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Torque | 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.34 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 456.7 lb (207.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk weight FAQ
What is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk dry weight?
The available dry weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 56th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 456.7 lb (207.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 456.7 lb (207.2 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 VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.12 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.34 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm-Super Hawk above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 32 lb (14.5 kg) heavier.
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.