For the 1984 model year, the Honda VT 700 C motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 496 lb (225 kg) and a dry weight of 465.2 lb (211 kg).
Honda VT 700 C weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 700 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 700 C is heavier than about 59.3% 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 700 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Dry weight | 465.2 lb (211 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 694.5 cc |
| Torque | 45.8 lb-ft (62.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 71.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 485.7 lb (220.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 700 C weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT 700 C weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg), while dry weight is 465.2 lb (211 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VT 700 C weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 59th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 700 C?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT 700 C weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 676 lb (306.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Honda VT 700 C dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 30.9 lb (14 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Honda VT 700 C torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.23 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 many cc does the Honda VT 700 C have per pound?
The model has about 1.4 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Honda VT 700 C compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 43.5 lb (19.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda VT 700 C easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.