Across 6 covered model years from 2010 to 2019, the Honda VT1300CX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 681.2 lb (309 kg) and dry weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT1300CX weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT1300CX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT1300CX is heavier than about 77.6% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 VT1300CX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 681.2 lb (309 kg) |
| Dry weight | 668 lb (303 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,300 cc to 1,312 cc |
| Power | 57 hp |
| Torque | 78.9 lb-ft (107 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.38 US gal (12.8 L) to 5.36 US gal (20.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21 lb (9.5 kg) to 33.3 lb (15.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.58 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.81 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 1.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.9 lb / 100 cc to 51.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.1% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 701.3 lb (318.1 kg) to 714.6 lb (324.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT1300CX weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT1300CX weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 681.2 lb (309 kg), while dry weight is 668 lb (303 kg) to 681.2 lb (309 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VT1300CX weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 78th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VT1300CX model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT1300CX?
A full tank works out to about 21 lb (9.5 kg) to 33.3 lb (15.1 kg) from the listed 3.38 US gal (12.8 L) to 5.36 US gal (20.3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT1300CX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 861.2 lb (390.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VT1300CX strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.53 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Honda VT1300CX weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 701.3 lb (318.1 kg) to 714.6 lb (324.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda VT1300CX torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 11.58 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.81 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 large is the Honda VT1300CX engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.93 cc per lb to 1.96 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.