For the 2002 model year, the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow 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. 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 750 DC Black Widow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow is lighter than about 66.7% 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 750 DC Black Widow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 45.2 hp |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.54 US gal (13.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22 lb (10 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 509.2 lb (231 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow?
Listed dry weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 33rd weight percentile among 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.54 US gal (13.4 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 22 lb (10 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 61st percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 509.2 lb (231 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 509.2 lb (231 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.53 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.