Across 5 covered model years from 1983 to 1987, the Honda VT 500 C motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 443.1 lb (201 kg) and dry weights ranging from 403.4 lb (183 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT 500 C weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 500 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 500 C is lighter than about 52.3% of 43 Honda classic 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 VT 500 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Dry weight | 403.4 lb (183 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 491 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 31 lb-ft (42 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.86 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 90.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 422.3 lb (191.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 500 C weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 500 C dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1983-1987 years, listed wet/running weight is 443.1 lb (201 kg) and listed dry weight is 403.4 lb (183 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda VT 500 C lighter or heavier than other Honda classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda VT 500 C 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 VT 500 C?
Based on the supplied 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT 500 C and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 623.1 lb (282.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VT 500 C power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.28 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 69th percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VT 500 C full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 422.3 lb (191.6 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VT 500 C have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 6.99 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 VT 500 C displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.11 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.