Across the 2011, 2013 and 2014 model years, the Honda VT400S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Honda VT400S weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT400S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT400S is heavier than about 80.6% of 18 Honda allround models 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 VT400S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Torque | 23.6 lb-ft (32 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.67 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 126.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 521.3 lb (236.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT400S weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT400S weigh?
The source data gives 504.9 lb (229 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VT400S weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 81st percentile among 18 compatible Honda allround models.
Are all Honda VT400S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011, 2013, 2014 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT400S?
A full tank works out to about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) from the listed 2.64 US gal (10 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT400S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VT400S be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 521.3 lb (236.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda VT400S weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 521.3 lb (236.4 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 VT400S torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 4.67 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 VT400S engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.79 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.