For the 2015 model year, the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 752 lb (341.1 kg).
Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS 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.
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How heavy is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS is heavier than about 93.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 752 lb (341.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,832 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.44 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 41 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS weight FAQ
What is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 752 lb (341.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.3% of 67 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS?
Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 932 lb (422.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.44 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 Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 198.6 lb (90.1 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie ABS 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.