Honda TRX420FA Weight (623lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2009 and 2011 model years, the Honda TRX420FA motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 623 lb (282.6 kg).

Wet / running weight623 lb (282.6 kg)
Fuel capacity3.5 US gal (13.24 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.7 lb (9.9 kg)
Model years covered
20092011

Honda TRX420FA weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda TRX420FA?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX420FA is heavier than about 71% of 31 Honda ATVs with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
623 lb (282.6 kg)
31 Honda ATVsMedian: 582 lb (264 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight623 lb (282.6 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider773 lb (350.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.6% of total mass
180 lb rider803 lb (364.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.6% of total mass
210 lb rider833 lb (377.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.8% of total mass

Honda TRX420FA weight & related specs

Model years covered 2009, 2011
Wet / running weight 623 lb (282.6 kg)
Engine displacement 420 cc
Fuel capacity 3.5 US gal (13.24 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 21.7 lb (9.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.67 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 148.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda TRX420FA is heavier than about 71% of 31 Honda ATVs with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.5 US gal (13.24 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 21.7 lb (9.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda TRX420FA weight FAQ

How much does the Honda TRX420FA weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 623 lb (282.6 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Honda TRX420FA weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 71st percentile among 31 compatible Honda ATVs.

Are all Honda TRX420FA model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2009 and 2011 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda TRX420FA?

A full tank works out to about 21.7 lb (9.9 kg) from the listed 3.5 US gal (13.24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda TRX420FA weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 803 lb (364.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Honda TRX420FA total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 3.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Honda TRX420FA engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 0.67 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 TRX420FA from the median Honda ATV weight?

The representative wet weight is about 41 lb (18.6 kg) heavier than the median Honda ATV weight of 582 lb (264 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda TRX420FA easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.