For the 1995 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg).
Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide 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. 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 1340 Dyna Super Glide?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide is lighter than about 51% 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 1340 Dyna Super Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 599.7 lb (272 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 63.7 lb-ft (86.3 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.49 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide dry weight?
The available dry weight is 599.7 lb (272 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 779.7 lb (353.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.23 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Super Glide weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.