Across 4 covered model years from 1984 to 1987, the Honda VF 500 F 2 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Honda VF 500 F 2 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 VF 500 F 2?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 500 F 2 is lighter than about 87.7% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 VF 500 F 2 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 497 cc |
| Power | 70 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.41 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.49 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 500 F 2 weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VF 500 F 2 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 454.2 lb (206 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda VF 500 F 2 weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 87.7% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda VF 500 F 2 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1987 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VF 500 F 2?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VF 500 F 2 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VF 500 F 2 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.41 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Honda VF 500 F 2 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.09 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Honda VF 500 F 2 above or below the typical Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 92.6 lb (42 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda VF 500 F 2 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.