Across 4 covered model years from 1986 to 1989, the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) is lighter than about 72.6% of 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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 | 20.43 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.89 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb to 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc to 67.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 53 Honda sport-touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.43 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 78th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.48 cc per lb to 1.53 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 48.5 lb (22 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda VFR 750 F (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.