Across the 2000 and 2001 model years, the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg).
Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. 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 VTR 1000 SP-1?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 is heavier than about 79.8% of 42 Honda sport bikes 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 VTR 1000 SP-1 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc to 999 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 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 | 17.15 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.56 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.26 cc / lb to 2.28 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.9 lb / 100 cc to 44.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 6.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 468.3 lb (212.4 kg) to 470.5 lb (213.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1?
Listed dry weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 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 VTR 1000 SP-1 heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 619.8 lb (281.1 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 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 468.3 lb (212.4 kg) to 470.5 lb (213.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 468.3 lb (212.4 kg) to 470.5 lb (213.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 17.15 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda VTR 1000 SP-1 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.26 cc per lb to 2.28 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.