For the 2011 model year, the Honda VT1300CS ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 683.4 lb (310 kg).
Honda VT1300CS ABS weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. 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 VT1300CS ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT1300CS ABS is heavier than about 93.7% of 166 Honda 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 VT1300CS ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 709.7 lb (321.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT1300CS ABS weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT1300CS ABS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 683.4 lb (310 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VT1300CS ABS lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.7% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT1300CS ABS?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT1300CS ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 863.4 lb (391.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VT1300CS ABS weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 709.7 lb (321.9 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Honda VT1300CS ABS after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 709.7 lb (321.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VT1300CS ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.12 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 VT1300CS ABS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.92 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda VT1300CS ABS weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 289.9 lb (131.5 kg) heavier.
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.