For the 1969 model year, the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 600.1 lb (272.2 kg).
Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper 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. 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 Captain America Chopper?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper is heavier than about 52% 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 Captain America Chopper weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 600.1 lb (272.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 60 hp |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper?
Listed dry weight is 600.1 lb (272.2 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 52nd percentile among 51 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 780.1 lb (353.8 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 63rd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper dry weight as curb 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 Captain America Chopper engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.