For the 2006 model year, the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 733.9 lb (332.9 kg).
Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser 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 Performance Cruiser?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser is heavier than about 87.3% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser 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 Performance Cruiser weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 733.9 lb (332.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 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 | 2.45 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 763.7 lb (346.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser weigh?
The source data gives 733.9 lb (332.9 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 87th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser?
A full tank works out to about 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) from the listed 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 Performance Cruiser weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 913.9 lb (414.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 763.7 lb (346.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 763.7 lb (346.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.45 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 Performance Cruiser weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 209.2 lb (94.9 kg) heavier than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda VTX 1800 Performance Cruiser 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.