For the 2008 model year, the Honda VTX1300R Retro motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 710.1 lb (322.1 kg).
Honda VTX1300R Retro weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. 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 VTX1300R Retro?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX1300R Retro is heavier than about 83.3% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser 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 VTX1300R Retro weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 710.1 lb (322.1 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 | 1.85 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 739.9 lb (335.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX1300R Retro weight FAQ
What is the Honda VTX1300R Retro dry weight?
The available dry weight is 710.1 lb (322.1 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VTX1300R Retro lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83.3% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTX1300R Retro?
Based on the supplied 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VTX1300R Retro and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 890.1 lb (403.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VTX1300R Retro weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 739.9 lb (335.6 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Honda VTX1300R Retro after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 739.9 lb (335.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda VTX1300R Retro have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.85 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda VTX1300R Retro compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg), the model is roughly 185.4 lb (84.1 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VTX1300R Retro weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.