Across the 2002 and 2007 model years, the Honda VTX 1800 R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 739 lb (335.2 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg).
Honda VTX 1800 R 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 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1800 R is heavier than about 95.1% 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 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 739 lb (335.2 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 cc |
| Torque | 120.2 lb-ft (163 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) to 6.37 US gal (24.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.6 lb (18 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.39 cc / lb to 2.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.2 lb / 100 cc to 41.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 5.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 778.6 lb (353.2 kg) to 783 lb (355.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1800 R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTX 1800 R weigh?
The source data gives 739 lb (335.2 kg) to 750 lb (340.2 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VTX 1800 R weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 95th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VTX 1800 R 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 R?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) to 39.6 lb (18 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) to 6.37 US gal (24.1 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 924.5 lb (419.3 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VTX 1800 R be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 778.6 lb (353.2 kg) to 783 lb (355.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 R full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 778.6 lb (353.2 kg) to 783 lb (355.1 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 VTX 1800 R torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 16.27 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 VTX 1800 R engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.39 cc per lb to 2.43 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.