Across 5 covered model years from 2015 to 2019, the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 751.8 lb (341 kg) to 752 lb (341.1 kg).
Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie is heavier than about 90.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 751.8 lb (341 kg) to 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) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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 | 2.44 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 41 lb / 100 cc to 41 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie weight FAQ
What is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 751.8 lb (341 kg) to 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 lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90.3% of 67 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2015-2019 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie?
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 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 931.8 lb (422.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie displacement 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 much does Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2017-2019 is the lightest at 751.8 lb (341 kg), while 2015-2016 is the heaviest at 752 lb (341.1 kg).
What is the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 198.4 lb (90 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie 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.