Across the 2005 and 2006 model years, the Honda VTX 1300 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 669.1 lb (303.5 kg).
Honda VTX 1300 R weight overview
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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How heavy is the Honda VTX 1300 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1300 R is heavier than about 91.9% of 166 Honda motorcycles 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 VTX 1300 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 669.1 lb (303.5 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.96 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 51 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 698.9 lb (317 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1300 R weight FAQ
What is the Honda VTX 1300 R dry weight?
The available dry weight is 669.1 lb (303.5 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VTX 1300 R lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 91.9% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda VTX 1300 R years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VTX 1300 R?
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 R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 849.1 lb (385.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VTX 1300 R weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 698.9 lb (317 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Honda VTX 1300 R full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 698.9 lb (317 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Honda VTX 1300 R have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.96 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 VTX 1300 R compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 275.6 lb (125 kg) heavier.
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.