Across the 1996 and 1997 model years, the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 608.5 lb (276 kg) to 615.1 lb (279 kg).
Harley-Davidson Bad Boy 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 Bad Boy?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy is heavier than about 55.9% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Bad Boy weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 608.5 lb (276 kg) to 615.1 lb (279 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.76 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.18 cc / lb to 2.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.5 lb / 100 cc to 46 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Bad Boy weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy weigh?
The source data gives 608.5 lb (276 kg) to 615.1 lb (279 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 56th percentile for weight among 51 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Bad Boy model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 791.8 lb (359.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy be than its dry 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 Bad Boy torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 11.63 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.76 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.18 cc per lb to 2.2 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Harley-Davidson Bad Boy years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 608.5 lb (276 kg) (1997) up to 615.1 lb (279 kg) (1996).
Is the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 12.1 lb (5.5 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg) in this dataset.
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.