Honda VTR B-Style Weight (384lb)

Quick answer

For the 2011 model year, the Honda VTR B-Style motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 383.6 lb (174 kg) and a dry weight of 354.9 lb (161 kg).

Wet / running weight383.6 lb (174 kg)
Dry weight354.9 lb (161 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
2011

Honda VTR B-Style weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VTR B-Style?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTR B-Style is lighter than about 70.4% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
383.6 lb (174 kg)
49 Honda naked bikesMedian: 436.5 lb (198 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight383.6 lb (174 kg)
Dry weight354.9 lb (161 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider533.6 lb (242 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.9% of total mass
180 lb rider563.6 lb (255.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 68.1% of total mass
210 lb rider593.6 lb (269.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.6% of total mass

Honda VTR B-Style weight & related specs

Model years covered 2011
Wet / running weight 383.6 lb (174 kg)
Dry weight 354.9 lb (161 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
Torque 16.2 lb-ft (22 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 19.7 lb (8.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 4.23 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 154.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.1%
Weight with full tank 374.7 lb (169.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTR B-Style is lighter than about 70.4% of 49 Honda naked bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Honda VTR B-Style weight FAQ

What is the Honda VTR B-Style dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2011 years, listed wet/running weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg) and listed dry weight is 354.9 lb (161 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Honda VTR B-Style lighter or heavier than other Honda naked bikes?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTR B-Style?

Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Honda VTR B-Style and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 563.6 lb (255.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much heavier is the Honda VTR B-Style with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 374.7 lb (169.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Honda VTR B-Style torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.23 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 VTR B-Style have per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.65 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Honda VTR B-Style compare with the median Honda naked bike weight?

Compared with the median Honda naked bike weight of 436.5 lb (198 kg), the model is roughly 52.9 lb (24 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda VTR B-Style weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

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.