Across 12 covered model years from 1986 to 1997, the Honda VFR 750 F motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) and dry weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 482.8 lb (219 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VFR 750 F weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 F?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 750 F is lighter than about 70.8% 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 750 F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Dry weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 103 hp to 105 hp |
| Torque | 53.5 lb-ft (72.6 Nm) to 58.3 lb-ft (79 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 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 | 21.73 hp / 100 lb to 22.79 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.39 lb / hp to 4.6 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.83 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.39 cc / lb to 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.6 lb / 100 cc to 71.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 495.3 lb (224.6 kg) to 514 lb (233.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 750 F weight FAQ
What is the Honda VFR 750 F dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1986-1997 years, listed wet/running weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) and listed dry weight is 460.8 lb (209 kg) to 482.8 lb (219 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda VFR 750 F lighter or heavier than other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 29th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Honda VFR 750 F years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1986-1997 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VFR 750 F?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VFR 750 F and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VFR 750 F power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 21.73 hp per 100 lb to 22.79 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 96th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Honda VFR 750 F weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 495.3 lb (224.6 kg) to 514 lb (233.2 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda VFR 750 F torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.83 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Honda VFR 750 F have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.39 cc per lb to 1.62 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.