For the 2001 model year, the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 319.7 lb (145 kg).
Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow is lighter than about 91.2% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Torque | 7.9 lb-ft (10.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.47 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.39 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 255.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow dry weight?
The available dry weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 9th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow?
Based on the supplied 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 499.7 lb (226.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 343.5 lb (155.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow with a full tank?
The page calculates about 343.5 lb (155.8 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.47 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 large is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.39 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg), the model is roughly 205 lb (93 kg) lighter.
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.