For the 1996 model year, the Honda RVF-RC 45 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 416.7 lb (189 kg).
Honda RVF-RC 45 weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda RVF-RC 45?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda RVF-RC 45 is heavier than about 52.7% 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 RVF-RC 45 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 416.7 lb (189 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Torque | 55.7 lb-ft (75.5 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.36 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda RVF-RC 45 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda RVF-RC 45 weigh?
The source data gives 416.7 lb (189 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda RVF-RC 45 weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 53rd percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does the Honda RVF-RC 45 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 596.7 lb (270.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda RVF-RC 45 be than its dry 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-RC 45 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 13.36 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Honda RVF-RC 45 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.8 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Honda RVF-RC 45 above or below the typical Honda motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda RVF-RC 45 easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.