For the 1989 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 659.2 lb (299 kg) and a dry weight of 657 lb (298 kg).
Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail is heavier than about 90% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic 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 Springer Softail weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 659.2 lb (299 kg) |
| Dry weight | 657 lb (298 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Torque | 86 lb-ft (116.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.8 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.37 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 683.3 lb (309.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 659.2 lb (299 kg) for wet/running weight and 657 lb (298 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 Springer Softail heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 839.2 lb (380.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.8 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 6th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 683.3 lb (309.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 2.2 lb (1 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 Springer Softail torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.05 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.03 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.