Across the 1997 and 2002 model years, the Honda VF 750 C Magna motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 539 lb (244.5 kg) and dry weights ranging from 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VF 750 C Magna 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.
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How heavy is the Honda VF 750 C Magna?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VF 750 C Magna is lighter than about 59% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 750 C Magna weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 539 lb (244.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 78 hp |
| Torque | 48.2 lb-ft (65.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 US gal (13.62 L) to 4.33 US gal (16.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.4 lb (10.1 kg) to 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.47 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.91 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.39 cc / lb to 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.5 lb / 100 cc to 72.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 525 lb (238.1 kg) to 531.8 lb (241.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VF 750 C Magna weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VF 750 C Magna weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 539 lb (244.5 kg), while dry weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg) to 504.9 lb (229 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VF 750 C Magna weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 41st percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VF 750 C Magna model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VF 750 C Magna?
A full tank works out to about 22.4 lb (10.1 kg) to 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) from the listed 3.6 US gal (13.62 L) to 4.33 US gal (16.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VF 750 C Magna weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 719 lb (326.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VF 750 C Magna strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 14.47 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda VF 750 C Magna with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 525 lb (238.1 kg) to 531.8 lb (241.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda VF 750 C Magna?
Available years with both measurements show about 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Honda VF 750 C Magna total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% to 5.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.