Across the 2003, 2005 and 2006 model years, the Honda VTX 1300 S motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 662 lb (300.3 kg) to 669.1 lb (303.5 kg).
Honda VTX 1300 S weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. 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 S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1300 S is heavier than about 75.5% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles 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 VTX 1300 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 662 lb (300.3 kg) to 669.1 lb (303.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Torque | 90.7 lb-ft (123 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 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 | 13.67 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.96 cc / lb to 1.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.5 lb / 100 cc to 51 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 691.9 lb (313.8 kg) to 698.9 lb (317 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1300 S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VTX 1300 S?
Listed dry weight is 662 lb (300.3 kg) to 669.1 lb (303.5 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 VTX 1300 S heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 75th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VTX 1300 S 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 VTX 1300 S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VTX 1300 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 843.6 lb (382.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda VTX 1300 S 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 691.9 lb (313.8 kg) to 698.9 lb (317 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda VTX 1300 S weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 691.9 lb (313.8 kg) to 698.9 lb (317 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 VTX 1300 S torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.67 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda VTX 1300 S engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.96 cc per lb to 1.98 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.