Across the 2002 and 2007 model years, the Honda VTX 1800 C motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 751.8 lb (341 kg) and dry weights ranging from 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VTX 1800 C weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VTX 1800 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1800 C is heavier than about 90.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VTX 1800 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 751.8 lb (341 kg) |
| Dry weight | 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 cc |
| Power | 107 hp |
| Torque | 120.2 lb-ft (163 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.23 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.03 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.39 cc / lb to 2.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc to 41.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) to 763.7 lb (346.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1800 C weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTX 1800 C weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 751.8 lb (341 kg), while dry weight is 705.5 lb (320 kg) to 733.9 lb (332.9 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VTX 1800 C weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 90th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VTX 1800 C model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTX 1800 C?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.8 US gal (18.16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 C weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 931.8 lb (422.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda VTX 1800 C strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 14.23 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 82nd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 C full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 733.4 lb (332.7 kg) to 763.7 lb (346.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Honda VTX 1800 C dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 46.3 lb (21 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Honda VTX 1800 C have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 15.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.