Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg).
Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 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 R-RC 30?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 is heavier than about 72.7% of 77 Honda sport bikes 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 R-RC 30 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Power | 112 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 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 | 24.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.13 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.39 cc / lb to 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.9 lb / 100 cc to 71.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 463 lb (210 kg) to 537.9 lb (244 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 73rd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 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 R-RC 30 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.39 cc per lb to 1.62 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 years?
The usable year data ranges from 463 lb (210 kg) in 1988-1991 to 537.9 lb (244 kg) in 1992.
Is the Honda VFR 750 R-RC 30 above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 26.5 lb (12 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
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.