For the 1987 model year, the Honda VFR 400 NC24 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg) and a dry weight of 363.8 lb (165 kg).
Honda VFR 400 NC24 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 NC24?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 400 NC24 is lighter than about 91.5% of 53 Honda sport-touring 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 VFR 400 NC24 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 363.8 lb (165 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 59 hp |
| Torque | 28.8 lb-ft (39 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.87 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.21 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.94 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 106.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 390 lb (176.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 400 NC24 weight FAQ
What does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 425.5 lb (193 kg) for wet/running weight and 363.8 lb (165 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 8th weight percentile among 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VFR 400 NC24 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.87 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 390 lb (176.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 61.7 lb (28 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda VFR 400 NC24 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.94 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.