Across 8 covered model years from 2010 to 2017, the Honda Shadow RS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) and dry weights ranging from 507.1 lb (230 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Shadow RS 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.
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How heavy is the Honda Shadow RS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Shadow RS is lighter than about 66.4% 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 RS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Dry weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.8 US gal (10.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb to 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.5 lb / 100 cc to 68.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.2% to 3.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 524.5 lb (237.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow RS weight FAQ
What does the Honda Shadow RS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) for wet/running weight and 507.1 lb (230 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda Shadow RS heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 34th weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda Shadow RS weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda Shadow RS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.8 US gal (10.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 17.4 lb (7.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Shadow RS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 683.1 lb (309.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Honda Shadow RS weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 524.5 lb (237.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda Shadow RS total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.2% to 3.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda Shadow RS torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.31 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda Shadow RS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.47 cc per lb to 1.48 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.