Across the 2003 and 2006 model years, the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 is heavier than about 67.9% of 42 Honda sport bikes 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 SP-2 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.59 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.34 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 457.3 lb (207.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 weigh?
The source data gives 427.7 lb (194 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 68th percentile among 42 compatible Honda sport bikes.
Are all Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2003 and 2006 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2?
A full tank works out to about 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) from the listed 4.76 US gal (18 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 457.3 lb (207.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 17.59 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 VTR 1000 SP-2 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.34 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.