Across the 2004 and 2014 model years, the Honda Valkyrie motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 750 lb (340.2 kg).
Honda Valkyrie weight overview
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
How heavy is the Honda Valkyrie?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Valkyrie is heavier than about 87.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Valkyrie weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 750 lb (340.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,250 cc to 1,832 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 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 | 2.44 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Valkyrie weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Valkyrie weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 750 lb (340.2 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda Valkyrie weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 87th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda Valkyrie model years the same weight?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2014. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Valkyrie?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) to 41 lb (18.6 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) to 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Valkyrie weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 930 lb (421.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Honda Valkyrie total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda Valkyrie engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.44 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 Valkyrie from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 196.7 lb (89.2 kg) heavier than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda Valkyrie 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.
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.