For the 2008 model year, the Honda VTX1300T Touring motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 748 lb (339.3 kg).
Honda VTX1300T Touring 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 VTX1300T Touring?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX1300T Touring is heavier than about 94.9% of 166 Honda 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 VTX1300T Touring weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 748 lb (339.3 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 | 1.75 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 57 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 777.9 lb (352.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX1300T Touring weight FAQ
What is the Honda VTX1300T Touring dry weight?
The available dry weight is 748 lb (339.3 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VTX1300T Touring lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 94.9% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTX1300T Touring?
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 VTX1300T Touring and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 928 lb (420.9 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VTX1300T Touring weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 777.9 lb (352.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda VTX1300T Touring with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 777.9 lb (352.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda VTX1300T Touring displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.75 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda VTX1300T Touring weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 354.5 lb (160.8 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VTX1300T Touring 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.