For the 1998 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 500.4 lb (227 kg).
Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport is lighter than about 91.2% of 51 Harley-Davidson 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.
Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 66.4 lb-ft (90 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.2 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.26 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport?
Listed dry weight is 500.4 lb (227 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 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 9th weight percentile among 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 680.4 lb (308.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.26 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.4 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 99.2 lb (45 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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 Harley-Davidson website.