For the 2006 model year, the Honda Shadow Slasher motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Honda Shadow Slasher 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Slasher?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Slasher is lighter than about 69.6% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser 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 Shadow Slasher weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Torque | 25.8 lb-ft (35 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.84 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 118.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 489.9 lb (222.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Slasher weight FAQ
What is the Honda Shadow Slasher dry weight?
The available dry weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda Shadow Slasher lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow Slasher?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Shadow Slasher and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda Shadow Slasher weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 489.9 lb (222.2 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Honda Shadow Slasher weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 489.9 lb (222.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda Shadow Slasher torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.47 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 many cc does the Honda Shadow Slasher have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.84 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda Shadow Slasher compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg), the model is roughly 52.9 lb (24 kg) lighter.
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.