Across 5 covered model years from 2016 to 2020, the Honda VFR1200X motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 606.3 lb (275 kg) to 610.7 lb (277 kg).
Honda VFR1200X weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VFR1200X?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR1200X is heavier 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 VFR1200X weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 606.3 lb (275 kg) to 610.7 lb (277 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,237 cc |
| Power | 127.4 hp |
| Torque | 92.9 lb-ft (126 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.68 US gal (21.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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 | 20.86 hp / 100 lb to 21.01 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.76 lb / hp to 4.79 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.22 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49 lb / 100 cc to 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR1200X weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VFR1200X weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 606.3 lb (275 kg) to 610.7 lb (277 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda VFR1200X weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 73rd percentile among 53 compatible Honda sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Honda VFR1200X 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 VFR1200X?
A full tank works out to about 35.3 lb (16 kg) from the listed 5.68 US gal (21.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VFR1200X weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 786.3 lb (356.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VFR1200X strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 20.86 hp per 100 lb to 21.01 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 87th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VFR1200X torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 15.22 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Honda VFR1200X engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.03 cc per lb to 2.04 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VFR1200X years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 606.3 lb (275 kg) (2016-2018) up to 610.7 lb (277 kg) (2019-2020).
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.