Across the 2010 and 2011 model years, the Honda VTX1800T motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 800.1 lb (362.9 kg).
Honda VTX1800T 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.
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How heavy is the Honda VTX1800T?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VTX1800T is heavier than about 97.8% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 VTX1800T weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 800.1 lb (362.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,795 cc |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VTX1800T weight FAQ
What is the Honda VTX1800T wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 800.1 lb (362.9 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda VTX1800T lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 97.8% of 67 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda VTX1800T 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 VTX1800T?
Based on the supplied 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda VTX1800T and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 980.1 lb (444.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Honda VTX1800T total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda VTX1800T torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.31 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda VTX1800T engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.24 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Honda VTX1800T from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg), the model is roughly 246.7 lb (111.9 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.