For the 2006 model year, the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 750 lb (340.2 kg).
Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style is heavier than about 96.1% 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 1800 Classic Style weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 750 lb (340.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.39 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 783 lb (355.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style weigh?
The source data gives 750 lb (340.2 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 96th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style?
A full tank works out to about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 930 lb (421.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 783 lb (355.1 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 783 lb (355.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.39 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 356.5 lb (161.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.