Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe Weight (458lb)

Quick answer

For the 2005 model year, the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 457.9 lb (207.7 kg).

Dry weight457.9 lb (207.7 kg)
Fuel capacity2.9 US gal (10.97 L)
Full tank fuel weight18 lb (8.2 kg)
Model years covered
2005

Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe is lighter than about 72.5% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
457.9 lb (207.7 kg)
51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 524.7 lb (238 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight457.9 lb (207.7 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider607.9 lb (275.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.3% of total mass
180 lb rider637.9 lb (289.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.8% of total mass
210 lb rider667.9 lb (303 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.6% of total mass

Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe weight & related specs

Model years covered 2005
Dry weight 457.9 lb (207.7 kg)
Engine displacement 583 cc
Fuel capacity 2.9 US gal (10.97 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 18 lb (8.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.27 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 78.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.9%
Weight with full tank 475.9 lb (215.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe is lighter than about 72.5% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.9 US gal (10.97 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 18 lb (8.2 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe weight FAQ

What is the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe dry weight?

The available dry weight is 457.9 lb (207.7 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 27th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe?

Based on the supplied 2.9 US gal (10.97 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18 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 VTX Deluxe and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 637.9 lb (289.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 475.9 lb (215.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What does the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe weigh with a full tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 475.9 lb (215.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.

How much of the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.9% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.

What is the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 1.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe from 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 66.8 lb (30.3 kg) lighter.

Official information note

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.