Honda VTX 1300 C Weight (641lb)

Quick answer

For the 2005 model year, the Honda VTX 1300 C motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 641.1 lb (290.8 kg).

Dry weight641.1 lb (290.8 kg)
Fuel capacity4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.8 lb (13.5 kg)
Model years covered
2005

Honda VTX 1300 C weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VTX 1300 C?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1300 C is heavier than about 71.6% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
641.1 lb (290.8 kg)
51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 524.7 lb (238 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight641.1 lb (290.8 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider791.1 lb (358.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81% of total mass
180 lb rider821.1 lb (372.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.1% of total mass
210 lb rider851.1 lb (386.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.3% of total mass

Honda VTX 1300 C weight & related specs

Model years covered 2005
Dry weight 641.1 lb (290.8 kg)
Engine displacement 1,312 cc
Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal (18.16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 2.05 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 48.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.7%
Weight with full tank 670.9 lb (304.3 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1300 C is heavier than about 71.6% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.8 US gal (18.16 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Honda VTX 1300 C weight FAQ

What is the Honda VTX 1300 C dry weight?

The available dry weight is 641.1 lb (290.8 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda VTX 1300 C lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 71.6% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTX 1300 C?

Based on the supplied 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Honda VTX 1300 C and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 821.1 lb (372.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda VTX 1300 C weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 670.9 lb (304.3 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What is the Honda VTX 1300 C full-tank weight estimate?

The page calculates about 670.9 lb (304.3 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.

How large is the Honda VTX 1300 C engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 2.05 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Honda VTX 1300 C above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg), the model is roughly 116.4 lb (52.8 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Honda VTX 1300 C weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.