Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Honda VTX1300T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 748 lb (339.3 kg).
Honda VTX1300T weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda VTX1300T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTX1300T is heavier than about 58.5% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VTX1300T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 748 lb (339.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 57 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX1300T weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VTX1300T ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 748 lb (339.3 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VTX1300T heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 59th percentile among 47 compatible Honda touring motorcycles.
Does the Honda VTX1300T weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2009-2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VTX1300T fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.8 lb (13.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VTX1300T with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 928 lb (420.9 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda VTX1300T displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda VTX1300T weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VTX1300T feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.