Across the 2011 and 2013 model years, the Honda VT1300CS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg).
Honda VT1300CS 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?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT1300CS is heavier than about 79.4% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT1300CS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Torque | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) to 78.9 lb-ft (107 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.36 US gal (20.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 33.3 lb (15.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.34 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.58 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 1.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.1 lb / 100 cc to 51.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 696.5 lb (315.9 kg) to 714.6 lb (324.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT1300CS weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT1300CS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VT1300CS lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 79.4% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda VT1300CS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2011 and 2013 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT1300CS?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.36 US gal (20.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 33.3 lb (15.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT1300CS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 855.7 lb (388.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VT1300CS weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 696.5 lb (315.9 kg) to 714.6 lb (324.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What does the Honda VT1300CS weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 696.5 lb (315.9 kg) to 714.6 lb (324.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda VT1300CS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.34 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Honda VT1300CS have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.93 cc per lb to 1.96 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.