Across the 1997 and 1998 model years, the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 460.8 lb (209 kg).
Honda RVF 750-RC 45 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 RVF 750-RC 45?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 is heavier than about 82.1% of 42 Honda sport bikes 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 RVF 750-RC 45 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 120 hp |
| Torque | 54.6 lb-ft (74 Nm) to 55.3 lb-ft (75 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 26.04 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.85 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda RVF 750-RC 45 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45?
Listed dry weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1997-1998 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How heavy is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 26.04 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 74th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.85 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.01 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda RVF 750-RC 45 above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 77.2 lb (35 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
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.