Across 4 covered model years from 2004 to 2007, the Honda Shadow Sabre motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 584.2 lb (265 kg) and dry weights ranging from 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Shadow Sabre weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Sabre?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Sabre is heavier than about 77.1% of 166 Honda 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 Sabre weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 584.2 lb (265 kg) |
| Dry weight | 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,099 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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 | 1.88 cc / lb to 1.92 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.1 lb / 100 cc to 53.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 599.1 lb (271.7 kg) to 603 lb (273.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Sabre weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Shadow Sabre weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 584.2 lb (265 kg), while dry weight is 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda Shadow Sabre weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 77th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Are all Honda Shadow Sabre model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Shadow Sabre?
A full tank works out to about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) from the listed 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Shadow Sabre weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Honda Shadow Sabre with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 599.1 lb (271.7 kg) to 603 lb (273.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda Shadow Sabre total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.5% to 4.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda Shadow Sabre engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.88 cc per lb to 1.92 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Honda Shadow Sabre from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 131.7 lb (59.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.
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.