Across the 2011 and 2013 model years, the Honda Shadow Custom 400 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg) and dry weights ranging from 537.9 lb (244 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Shadow Custom 400 weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Custom 400?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Custom 400 is heavier than about 56.7% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Shadow Custom 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Dry weight | 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Power | 30.8 hp |
| Torque | 24.3 lb-ft (33 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.25 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.71 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 141.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 560.9 lb (254.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Custom 400 weight FAQ
What is the Honda Shadow Custom 400 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2011 and 2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg) and listed dry weight is 537.9 lb (244 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda Shadow Custom 400 lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 57th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda Shadow Custom 400 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow Custom 400?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Shadow Custom 400 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda Shadow Custom 400 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.48 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 16th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda Shadow Custom 400 weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 560.9 lb (254.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda Shadow Custom 400 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda Shadow Custom 400 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.71 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.