For the 1994 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 709.9 lb (322 kg).
Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom 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 Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom is heavier than about 65.6% of 45 Harley-Davidson 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 Heritage Softail Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 709.9 lb (322 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Torque | 63.7 lb-ft (86.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.88 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 736 lb (333.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom weigh?
The source data gives 709.9 lb (322 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 66th percentile among 45 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom?
A full tank works out to about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) from the listed 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 889.9 lb (403.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 736 lb (333.8 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 8.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.88 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 Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 77.2 lb (35 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 632.7 lb (287 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Heritage Softail Custom 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 Harley-Davidson website.