Across the 1993, 1994 and 1995 model years, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 646 lb (293 kg) and dry weights ranging from 617.3 lb (280 kg) to 632.7 lb (287 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom is lighter than about 64.6% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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.
Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 646 lb (293 kg) |
| Dry weight | 617.3 lb (280 kg) to 632.7 lb (287 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 63.7 lb-ft (86.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1993 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.43 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.46 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.85 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.06 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb to 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.3 lb / 100 cc to 48.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 643.6 lb (291.9 kg) to 665.1 lb (301.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 646 lb (293 kg) for wet/running weight and 617.3 lb (280 kg) to 632.7 lb (287 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 35th percentile among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 826 lb (374.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.43 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 7th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 643.6 lb (291.9 kg) to 665.1 lb (301.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.85 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.06 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.