Across 7 covered model years from 1988 to 1994, the Honda VT 600 C motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 467.4 lb (212 kg) and dry weights ranging from 407.9 lb (185 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT 600 C 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 VT 600 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 600 C is heavier than about 52.7% of 166 Honda 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 600 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 467.4 lb (212 kg) |
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 583 cc |
| Power | 41 hp |
| Torque | 30.4 lb-ft (41.2 Nm) to 38.4 lb-ft (52 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 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 | 8.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.4 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.45 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.25 cc / lb to 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70 lb / 100 cc to 80.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.2% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 422.6 lb (191.7 kg) to 425.9 lb (193.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 600 C weight FAQ
What does the Honda VT 600 C weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 467.4 lb (212 kg) for wet/running weight and 407.9 lb (185 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VT 600 C heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 53rd percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Does the Honda VT 600 C weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1988-1994 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda VT 600 C fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT 600 C with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 647.4 lb (293.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VT 600 C have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.77 hp per 100 lb.
What does the Honda VT 600 C weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 422.6 lb (191.7 kg) to 425.9 lb (193.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VT 600 C total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.2% to 4.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda VT 600 C torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.45 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.