Honda VTX1300C Classic Weight (678lb)

Quick answer

For the 2008 model year, the Honda VTX1300C Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 677.9 lb (307.5 kg).

Dry weight677.9 lb (307.5 kg)
Fuel capacity4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.8 lb (13.5 kg)
Model years covered
2008

Honda VTX1300C Classic weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VTX1300C Classic?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX1300C Classic is heavier than about 92.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
677.9 lb (307.5 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 393.5 lb (178.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight677.9 lb (307.5 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider827.9 lb (375.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.9% of total mass
180 lb rider857.9 lb (389.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79% of total mass
210 lb rider887.9 lb (402.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.3% of total mass

Honda VTX1300C Classic weight & related specs

Model years covered 2008
Dry weight 677.9 lb (307.5 kg)
Engine displacement 1,312 cc
Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.94 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 51.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 707.7 lb (321 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX1300C Classic is heavier than about 92.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda VTX1300C Classic weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VTX1300C Classic weigh?

The source data gives 677.9 lb (307.5 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda VTX1300C Classic weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 92nd percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTX1300C Classic?

A full tank works out to about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda VTX1300C Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 857.9 lb (389.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda VTX1300C Classic be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 707.7 lb (321 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

How much heavier is the Honda VTX1300C Classic with a full tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 707.7 lb (321 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much of the Honda VTX1300C Classic total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Honda VTX1300C Classic engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.94 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Honda VTX1300C Classic from the median Honda motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 284.4 lb (129 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.

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.