Across the 2009, 2013 and 2015 model years, the Honda VFR800 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 532 lb (241.3 kg) and dry weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VFR800 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 VFR800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR800 is lighter than about 57.5% 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 VFR800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 532 lb (241.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 782 cc |
| Power | 107 hp |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 20.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.97 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.09 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb to 1.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.5 lb / 100 cc to 68 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 516.7 lb (234.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR800 weight FAQ
What is the Honda VFR800 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009, 2013, 2015 years, listed wet/running weight is 532 lb (241.3 kg) and listed dry weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda VFR800 lighter or heavier than other Honda sport-touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda VFR800 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VFR800?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VFR800 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 712 lb (322.9 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VFR800 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 20.11 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Honda sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VFR800 full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 516.7 lb (234.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VFR800 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.09 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda VFR800 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.47 cc per lb to 1.63 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.