Across the 2003, 2004 and 2005 model years, the Honda VTX 1800 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg).
Honda VTX 1800 weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VTX 1800?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1800 is heavier than about 85.3% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VTX 1800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 cc to 1,832 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Torque | 115.1 lb-ft (156 Nm) to 121.7 lb-ft (165 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.27 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.31 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.48 cc / lb to 2.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.3 lb / 100 cc to 40.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) to 766.5 lb (347.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1800 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTX 1800 weigh?
The source data gives 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VTX 1800 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 85th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VTX 1800 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTX 1800?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 894.1 lb (405.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VTX 1800 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 13.75 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 76th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Honda VTX 1800 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) to 766.5 lb (347.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) to 766.5 lb (347.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VTX 1800 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.8% to 4.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.