Honda VT 750 C2 Weight (549lb)

Quick answer

For the 1999 model year, the Honda VT 750 C2 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 549 lb (249 kg).

Wet / running weight549 lb (249 kg)
Fuel capacity3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full tank fuel weight23 lb (10.4 kg)
Model years covered
1999

Honda VT 750 C2 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C2?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C2 is heavier than about 72.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
549 lb (249 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight549 lb (249 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider699 lb (317 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.5% of total mass
180 lb rider729 lb (330.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.3% of total mass
210 lb rider759 lb (344.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.3% of total mass

Honda VT 750 C2 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1999
Wet / running weight 549 lb (249 kg)
Engine displacement 745 cc
Torque 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal (14 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23 lb (10.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 8.46 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.36 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 73.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C2 is heavier than about 72.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 23 lb (10.4 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda VT 750 C2 weight FAQ

What is the Honda VT 750 C2 wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 549 lb (249 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda VT 750 C2 lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?

Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 72.9% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT 750 C2?

Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda VT 750 C2 and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 729 lb (330.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much of the Honda VT 750 C2 total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

How does Honda VT 750 C2 torque compare with its weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.46 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 750 C2 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 1.36 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Honda VT 750 C2 from the median Honda motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg), the model is roughly 96.4 lb (43.7 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Honda VT 750 C2 weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

Official information note

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.